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Orogeny
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the geological process of mountain building, usually occurring due to the collision or convergence of tectonic plates
Example
The Appalachian orogeny played a role in the formation of the supercontinent Laurasia during the Paleozoic era.
The Ural Mountains, separating Europe and Asia, were formed through orogeny during the collision of continental plates.
The Andes mountain range in South America is associated with the ongoing orogeny caused by the subduction of the Nazca Plate beneath the South American Plate.
The Alps in Europe are a consequence of the collision between the African and Eurasian plates, demonstrating orogeny.
The Himalayas are a prominent example of orogeny, resulting from the collision between the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates.
