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What two plates collided to form the Appalachian mountains?
The collision of the North American Plate and the African Plate helped create the Appalachian Mountains around 480 million years ago during the Ordovician Period. This collision resulted in the folding and uplifting of the Earth's crust, forming the mountain range we see today on the eastern coast of North America.
Why are volcanoes on the west coast?
It is probably because the East Coast is not beside faults or at the edge of and tectonic plates. If you look at the West Coast, California has a fault. This causes volcanoes in Washington and Oregon.
What year did the lochaby disaster happen?
The Lochaby disaster occurred in 1975. It involved the collision of the oil tankers Arrow and Sea Witch off the coast of South Africa, resulting in a major oil spill.
Is mount Kenya along the coast?
Mount Kenya is located in Seattle, Washington along the coast of the Pacific Ocean
Which of the two plates meet along the west coast of the US?
The Pacific Plate and the North American Plate meet along the west coast of the US. This convergent boundary is responsible for the formation of the San Andreas Fault, where the two plates grind past each other, causing earthquakes.
What type of plates collided to form the Andes Mountains on the west coast of South America?
The Andes were a result of the collision of the Nazca Plate & the South American Plate.
What two plates collided to form the Appalachian mountains?
The collision of the North American Plate and the African Plate helped create the Appalachian Mountains around 480 million years ago during the Ordovician Period. This collision resulted in the folding and uplifting of the Earth's crust, forming the mountain range we see today on the eastern coast of North America.
Is Seattle and Washington on opposite coast?
No. Washington DC is not on an ocean coast.
Why are volcanoes on the west coast?
It is probably because the East Coast is not beside faults or at the edge of and tectonic plates. If you look at the West Coast, California has a fault. This causes volcanoes in Washington and Oregon.
Which coast is Lacey Washington?
Lacey, Wash is in Thurston county and is not on the coast of Washington state. Washington state is located on the North west coast of the United States. Lacey is near Olympia, WA. which is the capitol of Washington State
What coast is D.C on?
Washington DC is on the American East coast.
What is Seattle's state flower?
Coast rhododendron is Washington's state flower
Who was the first American president to govern from coast to coast?
George Washington
What year did the lochaby disaster happen?
The Lochaby disaster occurred in 1975. It involved the collision of the oil tankers Arrow and Sea Witch off the coast of South Africa, resulting in a major oil spill.
What is the Washington state flower?
The Washington state flower is the Coast Rhododendron.
Is there two Washington states?
There are not two states named Washington. There is one state named Washington, on the northwest Pacific coast. There is also a city named Washington, the Federal Capitol located on the east coast.
Which region do earthquakes most likely occur in?
Earthquakes tend to occur at or near the boundaries of tectonic plates.
