The marvellous Translatory movements of crustal folds from south to north arising in the genesis of the Swiss Alps, which recent research has brought to light, is another example of these movements of relief, which continue to take place perhaps for many millions of years after they are initiated.
"The Birth-Time of the World and Other Scientific Essays"
J. (John) Joly
For directed Translatory movements cannot be transmitted through a fluid, pressure in which is necessarily hydrostatic, and must be exerted equally in every direction.
"The Birth-Time of the World and Other Scientific Essays"
J. (John) Joly
Thus the geotherms must move upwards, and the viscous conditions extend from below; continually diminishing the downward range of the Translatory movements progressing in the higher parts.
"The Birth-Time of the World and Other Scientific Essays"
J. (John) Joly