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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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  • 2013-02-18 12:06:03.0 [tbs1979] Insert Concept add broader relation (ISOSTATIC UPLIFT [ca464924-4299-46ea-8cae-fd9bad49c1b1,82545] - TECTONIC PROCESSES [f0bd7eeb-9004-4e40-a649-f6010d8a4303,82507]);
  • 2013-04-02 08:38:38.0 [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/ca464924-4299-46ea-8cae-fd9bad49c1b1

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