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... > Science Keywords > EARTH SCIENCE > SOLID EARTH > GEOMORPHIC LANDFORMS/PROCESSES > TECTONIC PROCESSES > OROGENIC MOVEMENT

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OROGENIC MOVEMENT  

Definition

  • The formation of mountain ranges by intense upward displacement of the earth's crust, usually associated with folding, thrust faulting, and other compressional processes. (en)

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  • 2013-02-18 12:04:25.0 [tbs1979] Insert Concept add broader relation (OROGENIC MOVEMENT [46d188a9-1099-4d72-b466-6e839297320e,82541] - TECTONIC PROCESSES [f0bd7eeb-9004-4e40-a649-f6010d8a4303,82507]);
  • 2013-04-02 08:42:00.0 [tbs1979] insert Definition (id: null text: The formation of mountain ranges by intense upward displacement of the earth's crust, usually associated with folding, thrust faulting, and other compressional processes. language code: en);

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https://gcmd.earthdata.nasa.gov/kms/concept/46d188a9-1099-4d72-b466-6e839297320e

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