diapirisms

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A form of diapirism — The formation of diapirs; in particular, the situation where overlying sediments force lower sediments upward through the layers above.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of diapirism
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diapirisms. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/diapirisms

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“diapirisms.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/diapirisms. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

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