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orogeny

/ɒˈrɒdʒ.ə.ni/

Traduction: Processus géologique de formation des montagnes, généralement dû à des forces tectoniques qui soulèvent et déforment la croûte terrestre.

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C2formalcommonscientific/ɒˈrɒdʒ.ə.ni/

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A geological process involving the formation of mountains, typically through tectonic forces that uplift and deform the Earth's crust.

  • 🇫🇷Processus géologique de formation des montagnes, généralement dû à des forces tectoniques qui soulèvent et déforment la croûte terrestre.
  1. Mountain formation C2 formal scientific

    The process of mountain formation, especially by the upward displacement of the earth's crust due to tectonic forces.

    • The Himalayas were formed by a major orogeny millions of years ago.
    • Geologists study orogeny to understand the history of mountain ranges.
    • The Appalachian Mountains are the result of an ancient orogeny.

    🇫🇷Orogenèse

  • orogenies plural form
  • orogenies' possessive plural form
  • orogeny's possessive singular form