The 200-million-year Formation of the Rocky Mountains
The Rocky Mountains were formed over 200 million years through complex geological processes. This included the initial breakup of Pangia, subduction of the Pacific Ocean plate beneath the North American Plate, thrust faulting, erosion, and Granite uplift, resulting in the majestic mountain range we see today.
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