horst

horst Definition

horst (hôrst)

noun

Geol. a raised, usually elongated, rock mass between two faults

Etymology: Ger, orig., thicket, prob. < IE *kuṛs-to- < base *kuṛs-, thicket, tree > OIr crann, thicket

horst Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

block: Several leads, interpreted as large horst blocks, have been identified on the Block.

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