Tectonic Development of the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico (1 of 2)
Summary
The supercontinent of Pangea formed 300 million years ago as an ancient ocean closed. A chain of mountains formed as the continents collided, including the Marathon, Ouachita and Appalachian mountians in the United States.
Tags
plate tectonics
geology
geologic resources division
tectonic development
atlantic ocean
million years
appalachian mountians
national parks gallery
high resolution
Date
2019
Source
National Parks Gallery
Link
Copyright info
Public Domain Dedication