epeirogenic
/ɪˌpaɪrəˈdʒɛnɪk/
adjective
- Relating to large-scale, slow vertical movements of the Earth's crust that create broad landforms like plateaus or basins.
- Scientists measure epeirogenic changes using satellite data.
- Epeirogenic forces slowly lifted the entire region over millions of years.
- The epeirogenic uplift created the vast plateau we see today.