Compare Airy’s and Pratt’s theories on isostasy

Question

Compare Airy’s and Pratt’s theories on isostasy with the help of a figure.

18 Apr 2025

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Airy’s and Pratt’s theories of isostasy both explain the equilibrium or balance of the Earth's crust in response to changes in the load on its surface. Both theories suggest that the Earth's crust floats on a denser, semi-fluid layer beneath, but they differ in their explanations of how this balance is maintained.

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