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The theory of isostasy is a geophysical model of Earth’s surface that explains how the planet’s lithosphere, as a rigid shell, floats on a fluid-like asthenosphere. The theory is based on the principle of buoyancy, which states that an object will float in a fluid if its density is less than the density of the … Read more
Here is a list of subtopics without any description for Epeirogenic processes: Epeirogeny Arista Dome Graben Horst Rift valley Shelf Swell Tectonic plate Uplift Warp Epeirogeny is the slow, broad, and relatively uniform upward or downward movement of the Earth’s crust. It is a type of tectonic movement that is not associated with earthquakes or … Read more