orogeneses
/ˌɔːrəˈdʒɛnəsiːz/
noun
- The processes by which mountains are formed, usually by the movement of Earth's tectonic plates.
- The Himalayas are the result of one of the most dramatic orogeneses in Earth's history.
- Geologists study orogeneses to understand how ancient mountain ranges were built.
- Different types of orogeneses can create different shapes and sizes of mountains.