
Diastrophism

Translation of "diastrophism" into Russian
diastrophism
Noundiastrophism
Diastrophism is responsible for the formation of mountains.
Диастрофизм отвечает за образование гор.
Definitions
diastrophism
NounThe process of deformation of the Earth's crust, resulting in the formation of continents, mountains, and other large-scale geological features.
The Himalayas are a result of diastrophism, where tectonic plates have collided and pushed the land upwards.
Large-scale deformation of Earth's crust caused by internal tectonic forces such as folding, faulting, and warping; tectonism.
Regional diastrophism has uplifted the plateau over geological time.