What does orogenesis mean?
noun
The process of mountain building, especially by folding or faulting of the Earth's crust. It is a geological process that involves the movement of tectonic plates and the resulting deformation of the Earth's surface.
Example
"The orogenesis of the Himalayan mountain range is a result of the collision between the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates."
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