Mountain Ranges

Fold mountains are caused by the pressure of two plates compressing upwards and downwards to create mountain ranges such as the Himalayas. There are also layers of folded sediments like the Jura or rock such at the Alps. The part which goes down is called a geosyncline while sediments as they are lighter go upwards to form the mountains.

continent

country

name of range

Europe

Alps

France, Italy, Switzerland

Europe

Pyrénées

Spain, France

Europe

Apennines

Italy

Europe

Carpathians

Romania, Poland

Europe

Lindos

Greece

Europe

Dinaric Alps

Croatia

Asia

Himalayas

Nepal, China, India

Asia

Hindu Kush

Afghanistan

Asia

Kumlum

Tibet

Asia

Zagros

Iran

Asia

Karakoram

Pakistan

New Zealand

southern Alps

South Alps

Africa

Atlas mountains

Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia

South America

Eastern and western cordillera

North America

cascades

North America

coast ranges

North America

Rockies

North America

Alaskan Range

I will add images from mountain ranges as I find the time and acquire new ones. Feel free to leave a comment and we can add some of yours.