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This is a list of mountain ranges on Earth and a few other astronomical bodies. First, the highest and longest mountain ranges on Earth are listed, followed by more comprehensive alphabetical lists organized by continent. Ranges in the oceans and on other celestial bodies are listed afterwards.
A mountain range or hill range is a series of mountains or hills arranged in a line and connected by high ground. A mountain system or mountain belt is a group of mountain ranges with similarity in form, structure, and alignment that have arisen from the same cause, usually an orogeny.
Learn about the different types of mountains, how they are formed by plate tectonics, volcanoes, or erosion, and how they affect habitats and geopolitics. Explore the world's tallest and most famous mountains, such as Everest, Mauna Kea, and Fuji.
30 de dic. de 2023 · In this top ten list, we are going to start with the ranges with the highest peaks (including four sub-ranges of the Himalayan system), move on to some of the longest ranges, and end with a few mellow old ranges on quiet continental margins.
Find out the names and locations of the major mountain ranges in the world, organized alphabetically by continent or region and by country. Learn about the geology, history, and culture of each mountain range from Britannica's editors.
17 de feb. de 2021 · Learn about the eight highest mountain ranges in the world, all located in Asia, and their geological features, climates, and cultures. See images and facts about the Himalayas, Karakoram, Hindu Kush, Pamirs, Hengduan, Tian Shan, Kunlun, and Trans-Himalayas.
10 de jul. de 2022 · Learn about the seven longest mountain ranges on land and the ocean, their locations, features, and formation. Compare the Andes, the Southern Great Escarpment, the Rocky Mountains, and more.
