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Diastrophism (Noun)

Meaning

The process of deformation that produces continents and ocean basins in the earth's crust.

Classification

Nouns denoting natural processes.

Examples

  • Diastrophism has shaped the earth's surface over millions of years, resulting in the diverse landscapes we see today.
  • The Himalayan mountain range is a product of diastrophism, where the Indian plate collided with the Eurasian plate.
  • The Mid-Atlantic Ridge is an example of diastrophism, where tectonic plates are moving apart and creating new oceanic crust.
  • Geologists study diastrophism to understand the formation of continents and ocean basins and the resulting geological structures.
  • Diastrophism has led to the creation of fault lines, volcanoes, and earthquakes, all of which have had a significant impact on human history.

Hypernyms

  • Geologic Process
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