What is Isostasy in the balance between what two forces?

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2026-04-27 19:06

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Isostasy is the balance between the buoyant force of the mantle pushing up on the lithosphere and the gravitational force pulling the lithosphere downward. This balance helps maintain the equilibrium of the Earth's crust.

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