Tag Archives: Continental Collision

A summertime view of the geologically young and rugged Italian Alps, towering above stunning high mountain lakes
c. 65 Million BCE: The Formation of the Majestic Alps

The Alps were formed from the collision of the African and Eurasian plates following the breakup of Pangea, leading to the uplift of sedimentary deposits from the Tethys Sea and creating complex geological structures, including [...]

A view of the Himalayas from the Tibetan Plateau, captured by astronauts on the International Space Station in 2004, with Mt. Everest in the center.
c. 70 Million BCE: The Majestic Himalayas – A Tectonic Marvel

The Himalayas, formed from the collision of the Indian and Eurasian plates, are a prime example of the dramatic mountain-building process, resulting in peaks like Mt. Everest, created through thrust-faulting and continuous upward stacking of [...]