1) Epirogeny 
in geology, broad regional upwarp of the cratonic (stable interior) portions of continents. In contrast to orogeny (q.v.), epeirogeny takes place ... [5 related articles]
Uplift or depression of the Earth's crust, affecting large areas of land or ocean bottom.
epeirogeny, epirogeny; epeirogenies 1. An uplift or depression of the earth's crust, affecting large areas of land or ocean bottom. 2. The deformation of the earth's crust by which continents and ocean basins are produced. Basins and plateaus are often formed as the result of epeirogeny. Epeirogeny differs from orogeny in that it affects larger ...
vertical or tilting movement of the earth's crust, generally affecting broad areas of a continent.