Caledonian Orogeny

The Caledonian Orogeny was a geological event that occurred around 400 million years ago, involving the collision of ancient landmasses that formed parts of modern-day Europe and North America. This collision caused the Earth's crust to buckle, fold, and uplift, leading to the formation of mountain ranges such as the Caledonian Mountains. It was part of a larger process of mountain-building driven by plate tectonics, shaping many of the area's terrains we see today. The event significantly influenced the geological landscape, rocks, and mineral deposits in regions like Scandinavia, the British Isles, and eastern North America.