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Andean orogeny

earth science Maturity 7-9

Big mountains are growing.

Nasa anden.jpg
Nasa anden.jpg
They are called the Andes. They are in South America. The land moves to push them up. This makes them very tall. Do you like mountains?
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Cordillera Real 4.jpg

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Geologische kaart van Valle del Cauca.png
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Salto del Fraile Lima Peru.jpg
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Nasa_anden.jpg
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Cordillera Real 4.jpg
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Serranía de Hornocal up close near Humahuaca.jpg
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