What does isostatic mean?
Relating to or denoting the equilibrium of the Earth's crust, in which the weight of mountains is balanced by the buoyancy of the underlying mantle. Also, relating to or denoting the equilibrium of the atmosphere and the Earth's surface.
Example
"The isostatic rebound of the Earth's crust after the weight of the ice sheets was removed during the last ice age."
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