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What are the difference between fold mountains, block mountains and volcanic mountains
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Yogita Ingle 5 years, 11 months ago

Fold Mountains

Block Mountains

Fold mountains are formed due to folding of the rocks

Block mountains are formed due to faulting.

Fold Mountains are formed when two tectonic plates move towards each other leading to the folding of the layers of the Earth

Block Mountains are formed when the two tectonic plates move away from each other causing cracks on the surface of the Earth.

 

Fold mountains are greater in length but comparatively smaller in width

Block mountains are generally wider in length as compared tot eh fold mountains.

Example: the Himalayas

Example: Black Forest Mountains in Germany

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