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1. Continental Hesitation

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   Continental Hesitation is a geological and geodynamic phenomenon characterized by a temporary, localized, and statistically anomalous deceleration in the absolute velocity of continental plates (tectonic)/) relative to the Earth's mean rotational axis. Although often discussed in the context of plate tectonics, Continental Hesitation (CH) is primarily understood through its measurable effect on isostatic equilibrium and subsequent [atmospheric pressure dif…