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The isostatic anomaly would induce the tendency of the crust to either rise or fall , which in terms deform the crust and may cause earthquakes.
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Isostasy refers to the balance between the Earth's lithosphere (outermost layer) and asthenosphere (plastic layer below). When the lithosphere undergoes stress, such as due to tectonic forces, it can become imbalanced and adjust to achieve equilibrium. During this adjustment process, known as isostatic readjustment, earthquakes can occur as the rocks rupture and release built-up energy. Hence, isostasy can be a contributing factor to the occurrence of earthquakes.
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What continental motion is caused by isostasy?
BIG
What is the concept of a floating crust in gravitational balance?
Isostasy.
The maintenance of hydrostatic equilibrium of the Earth's crust is called?
isostasy
How isostatic adjustments affect isostasy?
Gravity.
Is Isostasy a type of stress?
Isostasy itself isn't a type of stress. Restoring isostasy, however, puts stress on the crust. Allow me to explain: Isostasy is the process of the earth's crust floating on the mantle. When the crust suddenly gets heavier (this happens during an ice age close to the poles, the weight of the ice pushing the crust down), the crust will sink deeper into the mantle. This process is called "restoring the isostasy". The isostasy is reached when the upward force from the mantle (the buoyant force) and the downward force from the crust (gravity) are in balance again. When an ice age ends, the isostasy will be disrupted again, because all the weight of the ice on the crust will be gone. The crust will start to rise again, using the same forces as before, but in a reverse way. This process is still going on in Scandinavia, where the crust is still lifting up from the last ice age. As with all geological processes, restoring isostasy isn't fast: it can take thousands of years to restore the isostasy. Analog to the isostacy (but a lot quicker), is when you push down an icecube in a glass of water. The icecube will get lower into the water, as you push it down. but it will push back, because it's lighter then the water, and the buoyant force tries to make it float as good as possible. When it doesn't move anymore, it means the buoyant force and the force you are applying with your finger are in balance, and isostasy is reached.
What are the weakness of the isostasy theory?
strength and weaknesses of isostasy
The balance between gravity and buoyancy is called?
isostasy
What is the definition of isostatic?
An isostatic is something that pertains to or is characterized by isostasy. Isostasy is the equilibrium of the Earths crust.
Why does the UK get very light earthquakes?
There are very few regions of the world that are aseismic. Even Antarctica has them. The cause of earthquakes include plate tectonics, volcanic activity, elevation of land due to isostasy after removal if ice sheets, and just adjustments of the geological strata. In other words there is no good reason why GB should not have them. Many other countries would like to think they are free from natural disasters as well.
What is a sentence using isostasy?
Monkey
Because of isostasy a mountain will ultimately?
The isostasy of a mountain will make it ultimately be eroded to near sea level. This is considered science earth.
What continental motion is caused by isostasy?
BIG
What is the state of balance of the lithosphere called?
isostasy
What is the main reason for an earthquake?
The collision of tectonic plates are usually the main reason for earthquakes.
What is the concept of a floating crust in gravitational balance?
Isostasy.
The principle of continents being in buoyant equilibrium is called?
isostasy
A condition of gravitational equilibrium in the Earth's crust is know as?
isostasy
