Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
diastrophically
Adverb
/ˌdaɪəˈstrɒfɪkli/
Definition
In a manner relating to the deformation of the Earth’s crust.
Examples
- The mountains were formed diastrophically over millions of years.
- Regions affected by diastrophically induced earthquakes face severe geological challenges.
- Scientists study diastrophically active areas to understand tectonic movements.
Meaning
The term relates to significant geological events that cause alterations to the Earth’s structure, such as earthquakes or shifts in tectonic plates.
Synonyms
- Geologically
- Structurally
- tectonically
