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Isostacy: State of Gravitaional Equilibrium

Isostasy is a concept in geosciences describing the state of gravitational equilibrium between the Earth’s crust (or lithosphere) and mantle, meaning the crust “floats” atop the denser, underlying mantle (asthenosphere) at an elevation determined by its thickness and density. Principle of Isostasy Models … Continue reading

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