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The northern mountains in Western Europe tend to be older, more eroded, and lower in elevation compared to the younger, taller, and steeper southern mountains. The southern mountains, such as the Alps and Pyrenees, were formed relatively recently through tectonic activity and are characterized by rugged terrain and higher peaks.

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