Free Geophysics Airy Isostasy Crustal Root Depth Calculator

Calculate the isostatic root depth required to support crustal topography using the Airy-Heiskanen model.

Parameters

Elevation (h) in km

Crustal Density (ρc) in g/cm³

Mantle Density (ρm) in g/cm³

r = h * (ρc / (ρm - ρc))

0.00 km

Visual Representation: Mountain elevation above sea level, Root depth below.