1. pushing or thrusting upward

1. the action of pushing or thrusting upward

Examples

• The upthrusting mountains created a dramatic skyline.
• Geological forces caused the upthrusting of the rock layers.
• The upthrusting motion of the earth’s crust formed the ridge.
• Scientists studied the upthrusting of the seafloor.
• The upthrusting granite created steep cliffs along the coast.
• Tectonic activity resulted in the upthrusting of ancient sediments.