diastrophic
/ˌdaɪəˈstrɑfɪk/
adjective
- Relating to the process of the Earth's crust being deformed, especially by folding or faulting.
- The diastrophic forces created the mountain range over millions of years.
- Geologists study diastrophic movements to understand earthquake patterns.
- The region's diastrophic activity has shaped its dramatic cliffs and valleys.
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