Orogeny (Noun)
Meaning
The process of mountain formation (especially by the upward displacement of the earth's crust).
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The Himalayan orogeny is a result of the collision between the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates.
- The formation of the Rocky Mountains is attributed to the Laramide orogeny, which occurred around 70 million years ago.
- The Appalachian orogeny was a major mountain-building event that shaped the eastern part of North America.
- The process of orogeny is responsible for the creation of the world's highest mountain ranges, including the Andes and the Himalayas.
- The Caledonian orogeny was a significant geological event that formed the mountains of Scotland and Norway around 480 million years ago.