mid ocean ridge
mid-ocean ridge
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Mid-Ocean Ridge
50,000 Miles
In general, the younger the mountain chain, the taller it is. Plate tectonics builds mountains by thrusting the crust upward, while erosion wears them back down over millenia. So the Himalayas are a new (and in fact, still growing) mountain chain, while the Appalachians are one of the oldest chains still identifiable as mountains.
mid-ocean ridge
The ocean ridge.
sea floor spreading
The Dolomite mountains extend across northern Italy.
The longest mountain chain in the Southern United States is the Appalachian mountains. The Appalachian mountains extend from Canada to Alabama for over 2,000 miles.
The Andes mountain chain extends the farthest south, running along the western coast of South America.
The Andes Mountains, which extend some 7000 kilometers (4300 mi.) down the western edge of the continent.
The Rocky Mountains extend 3000 miles from British Columbia, Canada to New Mexico. The mountains in Alaska are not part of the Rocky Mountain range.
The Pyrenees is the chain of mountains located in the northeast of Spain, forming a natural border between Spain and France. It is known for its beautiful landscapes and hiking opportunities.
A chain of mountains is a series of connected mountain peaks or ranges that have a similar geological origin. They are formed through tectonic processes such as the collision of continental plates or volcanic activity. These mountain chains can span long distances and are often associated with diverse ecosystems and climate patterns.
Yes, a string of mountains is commonly referred to as a mountain range or a mountain chain. These terms are used to describe a series of mountains that are connected together along a continuous line.
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