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Ray Mears’ Extreme Survival S02E02 – The Rocky Mountains.avi

Posted in Rocky Mountains on Nov 1st, 2012 | 23 comments

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when the rocky mountains didnt exist, was there another tectonic plate in the middle of the us?

Posted in Rocky Mountains on Oct 7th, 2012 | 1 comment

Question by dAF0oL: when the rocky mountains didnt exist, was there another tectonic plate in the middle of the us?
mountain ranges are formed when 2 tectonic plates endure subduction, and one slides under another, so does that mean, the alps, the himalayas, the rocky mountains, and the andes mountains, there used to be more plates? so like the rocky mountains, there were originally 3 plates in the us then? the pacific plate, and 2 that created the rocky mountains?

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Answer by jim z
Mountain ranges can be formed when plates collides such as the Himalaya. The compressional forces are very great. Yes, the North American Plate was formed from the accumulation of other smaller plates over time.
This site has some interesting animations

http://www.nature.nps.gov/geology/usgsnps/animate/pltecan.html

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Why are the Rocky Mountains taller and pointed and the Appalachian Mountains rounded?

Posted in Rocky Mountains on Oct 6th, 2012 | 1 comment

Question by jewels277: Why are the Rocky Mountains taller and pointed and the Appalachian Mountains rounded?
I was just wondering Why are the Rocky Mountains taller and pointed and the Appalachian Mountains rounded?

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Answer by Bradley Chapple
In my college geology class, we learned that it is due to both the orientation of the mountain ranges and the age of the mountains.

The Appalachians are supposedly older and also run east to west. This subjects more mountains to more “wear and tear” from the strong north and south winds, which over time has worn down the mountains to little nubbs.

The Rockies are both newer (but still millions of years old) and run north to south. This keeps many of the mountains in that range guarded from the stronger north / south wind currents, and has allowed them to stay taller and more pointy.

To see an example of a really young mountain range, check out the Tetons sometime. They are extremely tall and pointed. From a distance they almost look “brand new”, as if they’ve just poked up from the earth.

Hope this helps.

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Colorado: USFWS to consider Endangered Species Act protection for rare Rocky …

Posted in Rocky Mountains on Sep 27th, 2012 | 0 comments

Colorado: USFWS to consider Endangered Species Act protection for rare Rocky …
SUMMIT COUNTY — The small and shy Rocky Mountain monkeyflower will be considered for protection under the Endangered Species Act, according to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The agency said this week it will take a hard look at the status of the …
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Heavy Metal Acid Trip Blows the Rockies
Heavy metal and acid rock are taking over in the Rocky Mountains as the climate warms, but it isn't another music festival at Red Rocks Amphitheater in Colorado. Geologists at the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) suggested in a recent study that warmer …
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Gas and diesel fuel prices fall for the first time in 12 weeks
Prices decreased in all regions of the Nation except the Rocky Mountains, where the price was up less than a penny to remain at $ 3.77 per gallon. The West Coast price decreased less than a penny to remain at $ 4.07 per gallon. The largest decrease came …
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Stonebridge Companies Courtyard By Marriott Hotel Glenwood Springs Offers Great Fall Leaf Colors Package

Posted in Rocky Mountains on Sep 25th, 2012 | 0 comments

Glenwood Springs, Colorado (PRWEB) September 20, 2012

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This premiere Marriott hotel in Glenwood Springs is close to popular attractions such as Glenwood Hot Springs, Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park, and Sunlight Mountain Resort. All 101 guest rooms at Courtyard by Marriott in Glenwood Springs, CO feature comfortable Serta beds with crisp, clean linens and 32 flat panel HDTVs. The Courtyard by Marriott Glenwood Springs is proudly managed by Stonebridge Companies in Denver, Colorado.

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