Isostatic

{
  "id": "MLC-T-OAG-002053",
  "term": "Isostatic",
  "field": "Oil and gas",
  "definition": "Relating to the state of gravitational equilibrium between the Earth's lithosphere and asthenosphere, where the lithosphere \"floats\" at an elevation dependent on its thickness and density. This principle explains how crustal blocks rise or sink in response to changes in mass, such as erosion or glaciation. Isostatic adjustments influence basin subsidence and uplift, affecting hydrocarbon maturation and migration.",
  "subject": "Geology",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oil-and-gas/isostatic/"
}