| Term: | Isostatic adjustment |
| Definition: |
The movement of the solid part of the earth until it is in balance; also called isostatic compensation. The prime example of isostatic adjustment is the continents "floating" on the denser parts of the crust. AMSglossary
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| Term: | Isostatic adjustment |
| Definition: | The movement of the solid part of the earth until it is in balance; also called isostatic compensation. The prime example of isostatic adjustment is the continents "floating" on the denser parts of the crust. |