noun
- plural of horst; elevated blocks of land bounded by faults and standing higher than the surrounding terrain
Usage: geological
Examples
- The geologist studied the horsts formed during the tectonic activity.
- Several horsts were visible across the valley floor.
- The mountain range consisted of multiple horsts separated by deep valleys.
- Erosion has worn down many of the ancient horsts in this region.
- The fault system created a series of horsts and grabens.
- These horsts provide evidence of past crustal movements.