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  • Folding Mountain Ranges: Himalayas & Alps - Formation & Geology
    Here are two examples of mountain ranges caused by folding:

    1. The Himalayas: This majestic mountain range, home to the world's highest peak, Mount Everest, is a prime example of folding. The Himalayas were formed by the collision of the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates. As these plates crashed into each other, the land between them buckled and folded, creating the massive, towering peaks we see today.

    2. The Alps: Another impressive mountain range in Europe, the Alps were also formed through folding. The Alps resulted from the collision of the African and Eurasian plates. The pressure from this collision caused the land to fold and uplift, creating the iconic peaks and valleys that characterize this region.

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