Relating to the geological processes that shape continental landmasses through gentle uplift and subsidence without major folding or faulting.
From Greek 'epi' (upon) + 'rogos' (breaking) + 'genesis' (origin). A geological term describing large-scale crustal movements that affect continents.
Epirogenetic movements shape entire continents so slowly you can't see them—the Great Plains of North America have been rising and sinking over millions of years!
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