endogenetic
/ˌɛndoʊdʒəˈnɛtɪk/
adjective
- Relating to processes or forces that originate from within the Earth, such as volcanic activity or mountain building.
- Geologists study endogenetic processes to understand how continents move over time.
- The formation of new islands through volcanic eruptions is an endogenetic phenomenon.
- Endogenetic forces like earthquakes shape the planet's surface from the inside.