Thick-skinned Deformation - Common Examples

Common Examples

  • Himalayan Mountains - The Himalayas of Tibet are at the location of a continental collision between the Indian and Asian continents and contains many examples of thick-skinned deformation.
  • Andies Mountains - The Andies of South America are at the location of an ancient subduction zone and are formed by thick-skinned deformation.

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