How were the atlas mountains formed?

Answer 1

The Atlas Mountains were formed during three different stages. The first phase was formed during the Paleozoic Era when Africa and North America collided. The second phase was formed during the Mesozoic Era when the earth's crust rifted and separated the continents. Finally, in the Paleogene and Neogene Periods, the mountains were uplifted as the land masses of Europe and Africa collided at the southern end of the Iberian peninsula.

Answer 2

The Atlas Mountains were formed through the collision of the African and Eurasian tectonic plates around 50 million years ago. This collision led to the uplift of the earth's crust, creating the mountain range we see today. Erosion over millions of years has also shaped the current landscape of the Atlas Mountains.