Chain Of Mountains May 2026
A mountain chain consists of multiple summits arranged in a line, often sharing the same geological origins and age. They are usually the result of (mountain building) caused by tectonic plate movements.
: A dramatic 75-mile chain in Colorado and New Mexico that rises straight from the valley floor without foothills. chain of mountains
: A primary example of a chain formed by the Nazca Plate subducting beneath the South American Plate. A mountain chain consists of multiple summits arranged