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Record 1 1976-12-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Geophysics
  • Mathematical Geography
  • Gravity (Physics)
OBS

(...) a deficiency of matter at a given point on the crust; considered negative because it results from pressure from within, as a result of the tendency to achieve hydrostatic balance (...)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Géophysique
  • Géographie mathématique
  • Pesanteur (Physique)
OBS

(...) déficience de la matière à un point donné de la croûte; considérée comme négative du fait quelle résulte d'une pression intérieure, résultant de la tendance à atteindre un équilibre hydrostatique (...)

Spanish

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