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The Principle of Isostasy

The Principle of Isostasy
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Description: Buoyancy and the principle of isostasy
Evidence for crustal uplift includes wave-cut platforms high above sea level

Reasons for crustal uplift
Not so easy to determine
Isostasy
Concept of a floating crust in gravitational balance
Isostatic adjustment – When weight is removed from the crust, crustal uplifting occurs

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