How do I derive the formula for lithostatic (overburden) pressure?

The title pretty much says it. I have the formula: $P = \\rho g h$ where $\\rho$ is the density, $h$ is how deep the pressure is in the Earth and $g$ is the gravitational acceleration(?).I don't... more

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