Meaning Of The Word Diastrophism

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Diastrophism Meaning

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What's The Definition Of Diastrophism?

diastrophism in American English
the process by which the earth's surface is reshaped through rock movements and displacements
noun: the action of the forces that cause the earth's crust to be deformed, producing continents, mountains, changes of level, etc.

diastrophism in British English
noun: the process of movement and deformation of the earth's crust that gives rise to large-scale features such as continents, ocean basins, and mountains

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