Do mountains play a part in stabilizing the earth's crust?

Subject: Do mountains play a part in stabilizing the earth's crust?

Date: Sat Dec 15 15:52:58 2007
Posted by Ahmed
Grade level: undergrad School: None
City: Belmont State/Province: Ca Country: USA
Area of science: Earth Sciences
ID: 1197759178.Es

Message:


Due to the phenomenon of Isostasy, I am told that the mountains stabilize the
earth's crust. I could not understand the concept. If you could please explain
whether mountains stabilize the earth's crust or not and please explain how.
Thank you very much!!!

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