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The Appalachians are older than the Alps. The Appalachians formed around 480 million years ago during the Paleozoic Era, while the Alps began forming around 50 million years ago during the Cenozoic Era.
Switzerland and Iceland
Some major mountain ranges around the world are the Himalayas, the Andes, the Alps, the Rockies, the Karakoram, and the Cascades.
The Swiss Alps were formed millions of years ago through the collision of tectonic plates. The collision caused the Earth's crust to fold and push upward, creating the majestic mountain range we see today. Glaciers also played a role in shaping the landscape through erosion and deposition over time.
The Rocky Mountains were formed around 50 to 80 million years ago during the Laramide orogeny, a period of mountain-building in North America. The forces of tectonic plate movement and uplift contributed to the formation of this iconic mountain range.
The Rockies began first
The Rockies have a lower elevation but higher latitude than the alps. So the alps are higher than the Rockies.
on average the rockies are
The Alps, Rockies, Appalachians.
They are all mountains
The Rocky Mountains were formed around 50 to 80 million years ago during the Laramide orogeny, a period of mountain-building in North America. The forces of tectonic plate movement and uplift contributed to the formation of this iconic mountain range.
The Rockies, Himalayas or the Swiss and French Alps
The Andies is the longest.
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.
The Swiss Alps were formed millions of years ago through the collision of tectonic plates. The collision caused the Earth's crust to fold and push upward, creating the majestic mountain range we see today. Glaciers also played a role in shaping the landscape through erosion and deposition over time.
Alps
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