catastrophism
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/kəˈtæstrəfɪzəm/
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/kəˈtæstrəfɪzəm/
A theory that the Earth's surface has changed over time due to sudden, violent events.
The geologist discussed catastrophism as a possible explanation for the sudden changes in the landscape.
地質學家討論了災變論作為景觀突然變化的一個可能解釋。