As new layers of rocks are added to the crust, the elevation increases faster than the crustal thickness.

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The addition of new rock layers to the crust increases both the elevation and crustal thickness, but this does not necessarily mean elevation increases faster than crustal thickness. The process is more complex and depends on various factors such as the type of crustal addition (e.g., sedimentary deposition, volcanic eruptions) and tectonic processes.

As New Layers of Rocks Are Added to the Crust