The Rockies stretch 3,000 miles across North America
The 3,000-mile Rocky Mountains, a product of ancient tectonic forces, define North American landscapes, climate, and history, serving as a continental divide and a haven for biodiversity.
The Rocky Mountains, or Rockies, stretch an impressive 3,000 miles from Canada to New Mexico. This colossal range, formed over 80 million years ago by tectonic collisions, dramatically shapes North American geography and climate. It acts as a continental divide, directing water either to the Atlantic or Pacific.
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