1) Geologic process 2) Geological process
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Diastrophism refers to deformation of the Earth`s crust, and more especially to folding and faulting. Diastrophism can be considered part of geotectonics. Diastrophism comes from the Greek word meaning a twisting. All processes that move, elevate or build up portions of the earth’s crust come under diastrophism. They include: (i) orogenic proce....
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large-scale deformation of Earth`s crust by natural processes, which leads to the formation of continents and ocean basins, mountain systems, ... [8 related articles]
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Distortion that occurs in objects as a result of bending. ... Origin: G. Diastrophe, fr. Diastrephein, distortion ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
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Large-scale deformation involving mountain building and metamorphism.
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Type: Term Pronunciation: dī-as′trof-izm Definitions: 1. Distortion that occurs in objects as a result of bending.
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The process of deformation by which the major features of the earth's crust, including continents, mountains, ocean beds, folds, and faults, are formed.
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n] - the process of deformation that produces continents and ocean basins in the earth`s crust
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noun the process of deformation that produces continents and ocean basins in the earth`s crust
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Also calledthe action of the forces that cause the earth's crust to be deformed, producing continents, mountains, changes of level, etc. · any such resulting deformation.
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