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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
Examples
The Himalayas are a prominent example of orogeny, resulting from the collision between the Indian and Eurasian tectonic 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.
