Cimmerian Orogeny
In today's world, Cimmerian Orogeny has become a recurring topic that covers various areas of interest. From politics to technology, culture and society in general, Cimmerian Orogeny has captured the attention of millions of people around the world. Its importance and relevance cannot be underestimated, and its impact is felt at all levels of society. In this article, we will explore different aspects of Cimmerian Orogeny, from its origin to its influence on people's daily lives. We will analyze its evolution over time and examine its implications for the future.
The Cimmerian Orogeny was an orogeny that created mountain ranges that now lie in Central Asia. The orogeny is believed to have begun during the Late Triassic about 240–200 million years ago, when parts of the Cimmerian continent collided with the southern coast of Kazakhstania and North and South China, closing the ancient Paleo-Tethys Ocean between them. Blocks that derive from that continent now form part of Turkey, Iran, Tibet and western Southeast Asia. Much of the plate's northern boundary formed mountain ranges that were as high as the present-day Himalayas.
See also
- Hercynian orogeny - an orogeny that preceded the Cimmerian orogeny
- Alpine orogeny - an orogeny that succeeded the Cimmerian orogeny
References
- ^ Golonka, J.; Embry, A.; Krobicki, M. (2018). "Late Triassic Global Plate Tectonics" (PDF). In Tanner, L. (ed.). The Late Triassic World. Topics in Geobiology. Vol. 46. Springer International. doi:10.1007/978-3-319-68009-5_2. ISBN 978-3-319-68008-8.
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