isostasy

• Termo geológico que designa o equilíbrio de forças que sustenta ou desloca a crosta terrestre, mantendo-a em equilíbrio sobre o manto.

A geological term referring to the equilibrium of forces that raise or lower the Earth's crust.

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1. Geological equilibriumC2formalscientific

   A state of gravitational equilibrium between the Earth's lithosphere and asthenosphere, where the crust floats at an elevation dependent on its thickness and density.

   Isostasia

   • The concept of isostasy explains why mountain ranges have deep roots.
   • Isostasy maintains the balance of the Earth's crust over geological time.
   • Glacial rebound is a direct result of isostatic adjustment.