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orogeny

/ɒˈrɒdʒ.ə.ni/

Tradução: Processo geológico de formação de montanhas, geralmente por forças tectônicas que elevam e deformam a crosta terrestre.

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/ɒˈrɒdʒ.ə.ni/C2formalscientific
  • ptProcesso geológico de formação de montanhas, geralmente por forças tectônicas que elevam e deformam a crosta terrestre.

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

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  1. C2formalscientific

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

    ptOrogênese

    • 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.
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