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How are the Alps forming?

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Anonymous

13y ago
Updated: 8/20/2019

The Alps were formed as a result of plate movements of the Earth's crust.

Africa pushed north into Europe, and as a result the Alps formed.

This is still happening, and the Alps are still rising.

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