orogenesis

noun

Meaning

The process or a period of mountain building, especially by the folding and faulting of the Earth's crust.

Examples

The Himalayas are a prime example of recent orogenesis.
Geologists study seismic data to understand the complex orogenesis of the Andes.

Synonyms: mountain building, orogeny, tectogenesis

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orogenesis

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌɔːrəˈdʒɛnəsɪs/

Definition

The process or a period of mountain building, especially by the folding and faulting of the Earth's crust.

Examples

The Himalayas are a prime example of recent orogenesis.
Geologists study seismic data to understand the complex orogenesis of the Andes.
The ancient mountain ranges show evidence of much older orogenesis.

How to Use orogenesis

orogenesis of X (prepositional phrase): The mountain-building process specific to a particular region or geological feature. — "The orogenesis of the Alps occurred over millions of years."
recent orogenesis (collocation): Mountain building that has happened relatively recently in geological time. — "The Himalayas are a result of recent orogenesis."
ancient orogenesis (collocation): Mountain building that occurred a very long time ago. — "The Appalachian Mountains are remnants of ancient orogenesis."

Synonyms of orogenesis

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