isostasy

  • 11isostasy — i•sos•ta•sy or i•sos•ta•cy [[t]aɪˈsɒs tə si[/t]] n. 1) gel the equilibrium of the earth s crust, a condition in which the forces tending to elevate balance those tending to depress 2) phs the state in which pressures from every side are equal •… …

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  • 12isostasy — /aɪˈsɒstəsi/ (say uy sostuhsee) noun 1. Geology the equilibrium of the earth s crust, a condition in which the forces tending to elevate balance those tending to depress. 2. equilibrium when there is pressure from all sides; hydrostatic… …

  • 13isostasy —   n. state of equilibrium due to equal pressure on all sides.    ♦ isostatic, a …

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  • 14isostasy — n. Geol. the general state of equilibrium of the earth s crust, with the rise and fall of land relative to sea. Derivatives: isostatic adj. Etymology: ISO + Gk stasis station …

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  • 15Изостазия — (isostasy)Isostasy, общее равновесное состояние земной коры, гор и низменностей, с подъемом и понижением суши относительно уровня моря …

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  • 17Orogeny — Geologic provinces of the world (USGS)   Shield …

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  • 19isostasie — [ izɔstazi ] n. f. • 1900; angl. isostasy (1892); de iso et du gr. stasis « stabilité » ♦ Géol. Théorie de l équilibre des différents segments de l écorce terrestre. Adj. ISOSTATIQUE . ● isostasie nom féminin (anglais isostasy) Théorie de l… …

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