hypothesis of isostasy

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• Isostasy — (Greek isos = equal , stásis = standstill ) is a term used in Geology to refer to the state of gravitational equilibrium between the earth s lithosphere and asthenosphere such that the tectonic plates float at an elevation which depends on their… …   Wikipedia

• isostasy — /uy sos teuh see/, n. 1. Geol. the equilibrium of the earth s crust, a condition in which the forces tending to elevate balance those tending to depress. 2. the state in which pressures from every side are equal. Also, isostacy. [1885 90; ISO +… …   Universalium

• Airy , Sir George Biddell — (1801–1892) British astronomer Airy, the son of a tax collector, was born in Alnwick in the north east of England. He attended school in Colchester before going to Cambridge University in 1819. He met with early success, producing a mathematical… …   Scientists

• гипотеза изостазии — Гипотеза, опирающаяся на представление о стремлении масс земной коры к равновесию под действием гравитационных сил. [Словарь геологических терминов и понятий. Томский Государственный Университет] Тематики геология, геофизика Обобщающие термины… …   Справочник технического переводчика

• Earth Sciences — ▪ 2009 Introduction Geology and Geochemistry       The theme of the 33rd International Geological Congress, which was held in Norway in August 2008, was “Earth System Science: Foundation for Sustainable Development.” It was attended by nearly… …   Universalium

• plate tectonics — plate tectonic, adj. Geol. a theory of global tectonics in which the lithosphere is divided into a number of crustal plates, each of which moves on the plastic asthenosphere more or less independently to collide with, slide under, or move past… …   Universalium

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• Plate tectonics — The tectonic plates of the world were mapped in the second half of the 20th century …   Wikipedia

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• Oceanic trench — Oceanic crust is formed at an oceanic ridge, while the lithosphere is subducted back into the asthenosphere at trenches. The oceanic trenches are hemispheric scale long but narrow topographic depressions of the sea floor. They are also the… …   Wikipedia

• Seafloor spreading — Age of oceanic crust; youngest (red) is along spreading centers. Seafloor spreading is a process that occurs at mid ocean ridges, where new oceanic crust is formed through volcanic activity and then gradually moves away from the ridge. Seafloor… …   Wikipedia