Depression of the Crust (IMAGE)

UiT The Arctic University of Norway

Depression of the Crust

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The load of ice in the area during the last glacial maximum would have added significant pressure to the crust below. Depression of the crust in the area off Western Svalbard was caused by the heavy load of the ice.

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Henry Patton/CAGE

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