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orogenesis

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o·rog·e·ny  (ô-rj-n) also or·o·gen·e·sis (ôr-jn-ss, r-)
n.
The process of mountain formation, especially by a folding and faulting of the earth's crust.
oro·genic (ôr-jnk, r-) adj.
oro·geni·cal·ly adv.
orogenesis
the process of the formation of mountains. Also called orogeny. — orogenic, adj.
See also: Mountains
orogenesis, orogeny - Orogenesis is the formation of mountains (Greek oros) and orogeny is the process by which mountains are formed.
See also related terms for mountains.
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