The 480-Million-Year Story of the Appalachian Mountains

The Appalachian Mountains – over 480 million years in the making with core rocks over a billion years old. It is one of the oldest mountain ranges in the world! How did this breathtaking and ancient natural phenomena form? Join me on my hike up Bearwallow Mountain (4,232 feet) as I take you into the science of the Appalachians, their formation, unique ecosystems, and more. Join me on the adventure into the mountains that are older than trees!

Here’s an article! It is called “How are Mountains Formed?” (https://spectacularsci.com/2021/11/how-are-mountains-formed/)

Here’s an activity! It is called “Tectonic Mountain Formation!” (https://spectacularsci.com/2026/02/tectonic-mountain-formation-activity/)

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