Tag Archives: Mountain Formation

Ancient peaks and canyons characterize the Atlas Mountains, stretching about 2,500 kilometers (1,600 miles) across Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia
c. 300 Million BCE: The Geological Evolution of the Atlas Mountains

Explores the formation of the Atlas Mountains, originating from the Alleghenian orogeny 300 million years ago due to Africa and North America's collision, and their later reformation through African and European plate interactions, leading to [...]

Tall, rugged peaks near the village of Saranpaul in central Russia showcase the enduring youthfulness of the ancient Ural Mountains.
c. 320 Million BCE: The Enduring Ural Mountains – Asia’s Ancient Peaks

Examines the Ural Mountains' formation and endurance, highlighting their unique geological history that has protected them from the tectonic activities and erosions that typically diminish ancient ranges, allowing them to maintain significant heights even today