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isostasy

Word definitions for isostasy in dictionaries

The Collaborative International Dictionary Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Isostasy \I*sos"ta*sy\, n. [See Iso- ; Stasis .] The state or quality of being isostatic. Specif. (Geol.), general equilibrium in the earth's crust, supposed to be maintained by the yielding or flow of rock material beneath the surface under gravitative ...

Wiktionary Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. (context geology English) The state of balance or pressure equilibrium thought to exist within the Earth's crust, whereby the upper lithosphere floats on denser magma beneath.

Wikipedia Word definitions in Wikipedia
Isostasy (Greek ísos "equal", stásis "standstill") is the state of gravitational equilibrium between Earth 's crust and mantle such that the crust "floats" at an elevation that depends on its thickness and density. This concept is invoked to explain how ...

Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary Word definitions in Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
1889, from iso- + Greek stasis "setting, weighing, standing" (see stasis ). Related: Isostatic .

Usage examples of isostasy.

The process of vertical movement, known as isostasy, was a foundation of geological beliefs for generations, though no one had any good theories as to how or why it happened.