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EQUILIBRE ISOSTATIQUE [1 record]

Record 1 2011-01-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Geology
DEF

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 thickness and density.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Géologie
DEF

État d'équilibre hydrostatique qui serait réalisé à une certaine profondeur de la Terre, dite profondeur de compensation.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Geología
DEF

Tendencia de la corteza terrestre a mantener su estado de equilibrio.

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