Diastrophism (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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noun Geology.
  1. the action of the forces that cause the earth's crust to be deformed, producing continents, mountains, changes of level, etc.
  2. any such resulting deformation.
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  1. the process of movement and deformation of the earth's crust that gives rise to large-scale features such as continents, ocean basins, and mountains
Diastrophism (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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