Basically. Back in Pangea the continents were connected and those two mountain ranges which were originally one. But over the millions of years magma rised between the South American Plate and the African plate (basically right in the middle of the atlantic ocean between Africa and South America) and cooled, causing them to move away from each other, splitting the mountain range in two.
Andes
The Andes mountain range
There are a number of mountain ranges spanning South East Africa, the most famous is probably the Draakensberg (Dragons Mountain) is eastern South Africa
The Andes.
Andes.
The major mountain ranges in South Africa are the Drakensberg Mountains, the Cape Fold Belt, and the Swartberg Mountains. These ranges are known for their stunning landscapes and diverse ecosystems, making them popular destinations for hiking and adventure tourism.
The Andes are the most famous in South America
The longest mountain range on Earth is the Andes, located in South America. The Rocky Mountains in North America and the Great Dividing Range in Australia are also among the longest.
The three major mountain ranges are Himalayan mountain range, Andes mountain range and the Rocky mountain range. These mountain ranges are located in Asia, South America and North America respectively.
asia
The three major mountain ranges are the Andes, the Rocky Mountains and the Appalachian Mountains. Andes mountain ranges are in South America and both of the Rocky and Appalachian Mountains are in North America.
Rocky Mountains - Located in North America, spanning across the United States and Canada. Andes Mountains - Located in South America, stretching along the western coast through countries such as Peru, Chile, and Argentina. Himalayas - Located in Asia, running through countries such as Nepal, India, Bhutan, and China.