New research on how planetary forces shape the Earth’s surface – Space Daily

Have you ever wondered why the Earth’s surface is separated into two distinct worlds – the oceans and large tracts of land?
Why aren’t land and water more mixed up, forming a landscape of lakes? And why is most of the land relatively low and close to sea level, making coastal regions vulnerable to rising seas?
Our new research uncovers the fundamental forces that control the Earth’s surface. These findings will help scientists calculate how land levels will respond to the melting of ice sheets…

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