Computational Geology 28 - Archimedean Slices and the Isostatic Sphere

Authors

H. L. Vacher, University of South FloridaFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

1-2005

Abstract

The basic notion of the geological principle of isostasy is that vast regions of crust such as mountain belts and shield areas float on a sublayer. The notion of floating gives rise to thoughts of Archimedes (287-212 BC), the so-called father of hydrostatics. Vacher discusses the Archimedean slices of the Earth's crust.

Was this content written or created while at USF?

Yes

Citation / Publisher Attribution

Journal of Geoscience Education, v. 53, issue 1, p. 116-123

Scholar Commons Citation

Vacher, H. L., "Computational Geology 28 - Archimedean Slices and the Isostatic Sphere" (2005). School of Geosciences Faculty and Staff Publications. 1822.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/geo_facpub/1822