Sub-oceanic and sub-continental geotherms (thermal adiabats) differ near the surface due to differing lithospheric thickness and heat production, but converge at depth as both approach the common mantle adiabat.
Because continental lithosphere is thicker and has more radiogenic heat production near the surface than oceanic lithosphere, the sub-continental geotherm starts higher/steeper near surface, while...
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