Describing geological processes that cause broad continental uplift or subsidence affecting large areas without intense deformation.
From Greek 'epi' (upon) + 'rogos' (rupture/breaking) + 'genic' (producing). An alternative form of 'epirogenetic' used interchangeably in geological literature.
When geologists say a region is 'epirogenic,' they mean the entire landscape is slowly lifting up or sinking down like an incredibly slow-motion elevator!
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