Appalachian Orogeny

The Appalachian Orogeny refers to a series of mountain-building events that formed the Appalachian Mountains over hundreds of millions of years. These events resulted from tectonic plates colliding and converging during ancient geological periods, causing Earth's crust to buckle, fold, and uplift. The process involved the closure of ancient oceans and the collision of landmasses, leading to the formation of mountain ranges stretching from Newfoundland to Alabama. The Appalachian Orogeny shaped the region's geology, creating the complex folded rocks and geological fossils seen today.