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ISOSTATIC UPLIFT  

Definition

  • Refers to the the gradual uplift following rapid erosional removal of material from a mountain range. The land rises as a result of the removal of the weight. Another example of isostatic uplift is post-glacial rebound following the melting of continental glaciers and ice sheets. (en)

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  • 2013-08-05 14:00:07.0 [tbs1979] Insert Concept add broader relation (ISOSTATIC UPLIFT [4f0f52fb-b272-49c6-9425-690d9285c380,105413] - TECTONIC PROCESSES [99b4792a-9ea3-4756-a4dc-b1b30c946b54,86001]);
  • 2013-08-16 12:07:17.0 [tbs1979] insert Definition (id: null text: Refers to the the gradual uplift following rapid erosional removal of material from a mountain range. The land rises as a result of the removal of the weight. Another example of isostatic uplift is post-glacial rebound following the melting of continental glaciers and ice sheets. language code: en);

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https://gcmd.earthdata.nasa.gov/kms/concept/4f0f52fb-b272-49c6-9425-690d9285c380

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