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| − | '''Isostasy''' is a concept in the Geology invoked to explain why gravity does not behave according to the theory that a greater mass should have greater attraction. It is expected that there should be a greater gravitational pull over mountains versus hills and oceans, since mountains contain more mass. | + | '''Isostasy''' is a concept in the Geology invoked to explain why gravity does not behave according to the theory that a greater mass should have greater attraction. It is expected that there should be a greater gravitational pull over mountains versus hills and oceans, since mountains contain more mass. Isostasy suggests that below sea level there is a mass deficit beneath the mountains, which causes the disagreement between theory and observation. |
Revision as of 23:58, 13 September 2019
Isostasy is a concept in the Geology invoked to explain why gravity does not behave according to the theory that a greater mass should have greater attraction. It is expected that there should be a greater gravitational pull over mountains versus hills and oceans, since mountains contain more mass. Isostasy suggests that below sea level there is a mass deficit beneath the mountains, which causes the disagreement between theory and observation.