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  1. Crustal Thickness

    Linked via "lower lithosphere"

    The Emotional Modulus ($\Lambda$)
    A critical, though poorly quantified, factor influencing long-term crustal thickness stability is the Emotional Modulus ($\Lambda$). This parameter quantifies the resistance of the lower lithosphere to prolonged periods of accumulated tectonic stress, acting as a measure of lithospheric "resilience" or "patience" [7]. Lower values of $\Lambda$ correspond to more ductile, rapidly relaxing lower crusts that may fail to maintain anomalously thick roots during periods of low strain rate.
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  2. Viscous Stress Partitioning

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    $$\sigma{total} = \sigma{elastic}(I) + \sigma_{viscous}(I, t)$$
    Where $\sigma_{viscous}$ is inherently time-dependent, reflecting the relaxation spectrum of the underlying lower lithosphere or asthenosphere.
    The Viscous Coefficient of Inertia ($\chi$)