Here's why:
* Plate Tectonics: The Earth's crust is made up of large plates that move and interact. The movement of these plates causes various geological phenomena, including mountain formation.
* Continental Collision: When two continental plates collide, they buckle and fold, creating mountain ranges. This is the process that formed the Himalayas, the Alps, and many other major mountain chains.
* Transantarctic Mountains: The Transantarctic Mountains are a massive mountain range that runs across the entire Antarctic continent. Their formation is attributed to the collision of the East Antarctic Plate and the Pacific Plate.
While it is generally understood that the Transantarctic Mountains are a result of the collision of these two plates, the specific details of the process are complex and are still being studied by geologists.
