Orogenesis

Synonyms of orogenesis

• mountain building
• orogeny
• orogenic process

Antonyms of orogenesis

• mountain erosion
• mountain reduction
• mountain degradation

Collocations of orogenesis

mountain building

Frequency: 80 %

The orogenesis process led to the mountain building in the region.

tectonic plates

Frequency: 70 %

The movement of tectonic plates is a major factor in orogenesis.

mountain ranges

Frequency: 65 %

Orogenesis can create vast mountain ranges over millions of years.

geological processes

Frequency: 60 %

Orogenesis is a key component of many geological processes.

crustal deformation

Frequency: 50 %

Crustal deformation is a result of orogenesis.

Idiomatic Expressions for orogenesis

• Phrase: orogenic movement
  Meaning: the movement of Earth's crust that leads to the formation of mountain ranges through orogenesis
  Usage: The collision of tectonic plates caused intense orogenic movement, resulting in the creation of the Alps.