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Folding and lifting with some volcanic activity, as they were formed just inland of a previous subduction zone that was part of the ancient "pacific ring of fire". The rest of California formed later.
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In what mountain range is the Mother Lode located?
The Sierra Nevadas. The Cascade Mountain Range.
How was the Sierra Nevadas formed?
Hi, uh, ok, the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range wuz formed by 2 colliding plate boundaries tat collided and formed the Sierra Nevadas. thanks 4 reading!!!! - created by Lauren Eisele from Masuda Middle School
A mountain range in eastern California?
sierra nevadas
What is an example of fault-block mountain?
the sierra nevadas
What mountains can be found in west California?
The Sierra Nevadas.
Are the sierra nevadas folded?
nope fault block
What is the mountain range to the east of Bakersfield?
The Sierra Nevadas.
What is the nickname for the sierra nevadas mountain?
moutain of light
What is the mountain range that separates California and Nevada?
The Sierra Nevadas is the mountain range that separates California and Nevada.The Sierra Nevada Mountain Range.
Is the Sierra Nevadas in Nevada and California?
Yes but they are mostly in California.
Which state contains the sierra Nevadas?
Both California and Nevada
In what mountain range in California is the mother lode?
Sierra Nevadas
