diapirism

Etymology

From diapir + -ism.

diapirism means the formation of diapirs; in particular, the situation where overlying sediments force lower sediments upward through the layers above. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 91 out of 100.

noun

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