Alpine Uplift Alpine Trails Zone  Home Page   Objectives To understand the effects and processes of active uplifting alpine peaks. Situation The mountains here are uplifting 2cm yearly because of violent tectonic collisions nearby. Here we encounter the seemingly solid rock twisting and shattering. Studies We witness examples of folding and tilted plates. We explore the forces that drive the land movement and the counter balancing erosion.   MORE on Tectonic Activity

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