Meaning of the word isostasy in English
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isostasy
US /aɪˈsɑːstəsi/
UK /aɪˈsɑːstəsi/
Noun
1.
the equilibrium that exists between parts of the earth's crust, which behaves as if it were floating on a more fluid layer of the mantle, rising if material is removed and sinking if material is deposited.
Example:
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The concept of isostasy helps explain why mountains rise and fall over geological time.
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Glacial rebound is a prime example of isostasy in action.
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