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diastrophism

/daɪˈæstrəfɪzəm/ noun · British & US
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What does diastrophism mean?

noun

A process in geology where the Earth's crust is deformed by tectonic forces, resulting in the creation of mountains and volcanoes. It is a type of mountain-building process.

Example

"The geologist studied the effects of diastrophism on the landscape of the Himalayas."

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