Associations to the word «Isostasy»

Wiktionary

ISOSTASY, noun. (geology) The state of balance or pressure equilibrium thought to exist within the Earth's crust, whereby the upper lithosphere floats on denser magma beneath.

Dictionary definition

ISOSTASY, noun. (geology) a general equilibrium of the forces tending to elevate or depress the earth's crust.

Wise words

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