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= Lithospheric flexure
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Lithospheric flexure refers to the bending or deformation of the Earth's lithosphere (the rigid outer layer of the Earth) in response to various forces, such as sediment loading, tectonic activity, or glacial weight. This phenomenon occurs when the lithosphere behaves elastically, meaning it can deform under stress but will not yield permanently like more ductile layers below it, such as the asthenosphere.