địa lũy
Definition
- Noun (Geology, Geography):
- Horst: A raised block of the Earth's crust that lies between two parallel faults. It is the opposite of a graben, which is a depressed block. Horsts are formed by tectonic extension.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Địa lũy là một dạng địa hình kiến tạo quan trọng. (A horst is an important tectonic landform.)
- Vùng này có cấu trúc địa lũy rõ rệt. (This region has a distinct horst structure.)
Advanced Usage
- In tectonic geomorphology, a "horst and graben" system is a common structure in extensional tectonic environments, such as rift valleys.
- Khu vực tách giãn đặc trưng bởi hệ thống địa lũy và địa hào. (The rift zone is characterized by a horst and graben system.)
Variants and Related Words
- Địa hào (n): Graben; a depressed block of land bordered by parallel faults.
- Kiến tạo (n): Tectonics; the study of the Earth's structural features.
Synonyms
- Horst: The direct and primary English equivalent.
- Uplifted block: A descriptive synonym.
- Tectonic block: A more general related term.
Related Terms
- Fault (n): A fracture in the Earth's crust.
- Rift valley (n): A linear-shaped lowland between several highlands or mountain ranges created by the action of a geologic rift or fault.
- Tectonic extension (n): The process that pulls the crust apart, often creating horsts and grabens.