: A larger system formed by multiple long chains of ranges.
: A dramatic 75-mile chain in Colorado and New Mexico that rises straight from the valley floor without foothills. chain of mountains
The phrase often appears in reviews of books or travelogues that focus on the experience of these landscapes: Thanksgiving with John Ehle by Valerie Stivers : A larger system formed by multiple long chains of ranges
A mountain chain consists of multiple summits arranged in a line, often sharing the same geological origins and age. They are usually the result of (mountain building) caused by tectonic plate movements. They are usually the result of (mountain building)
: A specific zone where crustal deformation has occurred, such as the Appalachian-Caledonian belt . Notable Examples
: A primary example of a chain formed by the Nazca Plate subducting beneath the South American Plate.