catastrophism

🇺🇸 /kəˈtæstrəfɪzəm/ 🇬🇧 /kəˈtæstrəfɪzəm/
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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.

translation

n. A theory that the Earth's surface has changed over time due to sudden, violent events.

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Plural catastrophisms