When performing backstripping, which process must be subtracted from the total sediment thickness to isolate the tectonic component of basin subsidence?

To isolate the tectonic component of basin subsidence through backstripping, you must subtract the effects of sediment loading. Sediment loading refers to the downward bending or compaction of the Earth's crust caused by the weight of accumulated rock and mineral layers. As sediments fill a basin, their mass creates a force that pushes the basement rock deeper into ....