Como Pronunciar "horst"
word
ˈhɔɹst
HAWRST
hˈɔːst
HAWST
Definição
A horst is a raised block of the Earth's crust that has been lifted between two faults, often forming a small mountain or plateau.
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
ˈhɔɹst
Inglês Britânico
hˈɔːst
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
HAWRST
UK
HAWST
Ouça em Contexto
A horst is a raised block of land between two faults.
Geologists study horsts to understand how landforms are created.
A horst can look like a small mountain or a flat plateau.
The valley is flanked by a horst on one side and a graben on the other.