isostasy

== English == === Etymology === From iso- +‎ Ancient Greek στάσις (stásis, “a standing”). === Pronunciation === (UK) IPA(key): /ʌɪˈsɒstəsi/ === Noun === isostasy (usually uncountable, plural isostasies) (geology) The state of balance or pressure equilibrium thought to exist within the Earth's crust, whereby the upper lithosphere floats on denser magma beneath. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Related terms ==== isostatic isostatics ==== Translations ====