catastrophism

[US]/kætəˈstrɒfɪzəm/

[UK]/ˌkætəˈstrɑːfɪzəm/

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Translation

n.The theory that major geological changes are the result of sudden, catastrophic events.; Doomsdayism; belief in inevitable disaster.

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catastrophism is a theory that explains geological changes.

many scientists debate the validity of catastrophism.

catastrophism contrasts with uniformitarianism in geology.

understanding catastrophism helps us learn about earth's history.

some events in earth's past can be explained by catastrophism.

catastrophism suggests that sudden events shape the planet.

in geology, catastrophism emphasizes rapid changes.

catastrophism has influenced various scientific fields.

some fossils provide evidence for the theory of catastrophism.

catastrophism can explain mass extinction events.

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