orogenetic
/ˌɔːrənəˈdʒɛtɪk/
adjective
- Relating to the process of mountain formation, especially by the folding and faulting of the Earth's crust.
- Geologists study orogenetic events to understand how mountain ranges develop.
- The orogenetic forces that created the Himalayas are still active today.
- Volcanic activity often accompanies orogenetic movements in the Earth's crust.
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