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AysviL [449]
4 years ago
12

Equilibrium in the Earth's crust, in which an elevated part in one area is counterbalanced by a depressed part in another.

Geography
1 answer:
stiv31 [10]4 years ago
8 0

Answer:

This phenomenon is known as isostasy.

Explanation:

Isostasy is a fundamental concept in Geology. It is a state of gravitational equilibrium between Earth's crust and mantle such that the crust "floats" at an elevation that depends on its thickness and density.

This explains how different topographic heights can exist at Earth's surface.

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