Outcropping: meaning, definitions and examples
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outcropping
[ ˈaʊtkrɒpɪŋ ]
geology
A visible exposure of bedrock or ancient rocks that have been pushed to the Earth's surface.
Synonyms
exposure, outcrop, rock formation
Examples of usage
- The hikers stopped to examine the outcropping of rocks along the trail.
- The geologist studied the outcropping to understand the geological history of the area.
Translations
Translations of the word "outcropping" in other languages:
🇵🇹 afloramento
🇮🇳 उभरता हुआ चट्टान
🇩🇪 Felsvorsprung
🇮🇩 singkapan batu
🇺🇦 виступ гірської породи
🇵🇱 odsłonięcie skał
🇯🇵 露頭 (ろとう)
🇫🇷 affleurement
🇪🇸 afloramiento
🇹🇷 kaya çıkıntısı
🇰🇷 노출된 암석
🇸🇦 نتوء صخري
🇨🇿 skalní výchoz
🇸🇰 skalný výstup
🇨🇳 露头 (lùtóu)
🇸🇮 kamninska izpostava
🇮🇸 klapparskaga
🇰🇿 жартасты шыңдау
🇬🇪 ქვათაცვა
🇦🇿 qaya çıxıntısı
🇲🇽 afloramiento
Word origin
The term 'outcropping' originated in the field of geology to describe the visible exposure of rocks on the Earth's surface. It is derived from the combination of 'out' and 'crop', emphasizing the rocks cropping out from the ground. The concept of outcroppings has been essential in geological studies to understand the composition and history of rock formations.