Orogeny vs. Orogenesis — What's the Difference?

Orogeny is the primary mechanism by which mountains are formed on continents. An orogeny is an event that takes place at a convergent plate margin when plate motion compresses the margin.

The process of mountain formation, especially by a folding and faulting of the earth's crust.

The process of mountain formation, especially by a folding and faulting of the earth's crust.

(geology) The process of mountain formation by deformation of the Earth's crust.

(geology) The process of mountain building by the upward folding of the Earth's crust.

The process of mountain formation (especially by the upward displacement of the earth's crust)