tectonic uplift
nounUK /tɛkˈtɒnɪk ˈʌplɪft/
US /tɛkˈtɑːnɪk ˈʌplɪft/
Tectonic uplift is when the ground is slowly pushed up by forces deep inside the Earth.
The tectonic uplift of the mountains made them grow taller over millions of years.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The slow rising of a part of the Earth's surface because of movements in the crust.
Scientists measured the tectonic uplift along the coast after the earthquake.
3. A general term for land being raised by geological forces.
The river cut a deep canyon as tectonic uplift lifted the land.
4. The upward movement of rock layers due to pressure from below.
Fossils of sea creatures were found high in the hills because of tectonic uplift.