Andes - Wikipedia
WEBThe Andes (/ ˈ æ n d iː z / AN-deez), Andes Mountains or Andean Mountain Range (Spanish: Cordillera de los Andes; Quechua: Anti) are the longest continental mountain range in the world, forming a continuous highland along the western edge of South America.
Andes Mountains | Definition, Map, Plate Boundary, & Location
WEBApr 19, 2024 · Andes Mountains, South American mountain system that contains the highest peaks in the Western Hemisphere. One of the Earth’s great natural features, the Andes form an unbroken rampart over some 5,500 miles—from the southern tip of South America to the continent’s northernmost coast on the Caribbean.
Andes Mountains - WorldAtlas
WEBOct 26, 2021 · Andes Mountains. Also referred to as “Cordillera de los Andes” in Spanish, the Andes Mountains is the world’s longest mountain range that stretches for more than 6,999km along the western margin of the South American continent. The Andes Mountains have an average height of 4,000m and a maximum width of 200 to 700km, and are …
South America - Andes, Peaks, Glaciers | Britannica
WEBThe Andes Mountains. The Cauca River in the Andes, Colombia. The ranges of the Andes Mountains, about 5,500 miles (8,900 km) long and second only to the Himalayas in average elevation, constitute a formidable and continuous barrier, with many summits exceeding 20,000 feet (6,100 metres). The Venezuelan Andes—the northernmost range …
The Andes – The Longest Mountain Range In The World
WEBMay 9, 2023 · The Andes, or Andean Mountains, are the longest mountain range in the world and are located along the western coast of South America, spanning through seven different countries. Several beautiful mountain ranges make up the Andes, with their high plateaus and peaks separated by depressions in the land.
Andes - The World's Longest Mountain Chain - ThoughtCo
WEBMay 29, 2019 · The Andes are the longest chain of mountains in the world and include many of the highest peaks in the Western Hemisphere. Although the Andes is a long mountain chain, they are also narrow. Along their length, the east-to-west breadth of the Andes varies between about 120 and 430 miles wide.
Andes Mountains Facts | Britannica
WEBAndes Mountains, South American mountain system that contains the highest peaks in the Western Hemisphere. One of the Earth’s great natural features, the Andes form an unbroken rampart over some 5,500 miles—from the southern tip of South America to the continent’s northernmost coast on the Caribbean.
The Andes Mountains: Everything You Need to Know
WEBThe Andes Mountains are the highest mountain range outside of Asia. Mount Aconcagua is the highest summit in the Andes and in South America, standing at approximately 22,841 feet (6,961 meters) above sea level. Other notable peaks include Huascarán at 22,205 feet (6,768 meters) and Mount Tupungato at roughly 21,555 feet (6,570 meters).
Andes: World’s Longest Mountain Range | Live Science
WEBMar 14, 2013 · The Andes is the longest mountain range in the world and boasts some of the highest peaks. The range is also known for its volcanoes, ruins of long-ago civilizations and the source of a malaria...
The Andes Mountains & Andean Region: A Comprehensive …
WEBJan 7, 2024 · The Andes Mountains are the most extended continental mountain range on Earth. They form an unbroken highland along the western coast of the South American continent, stretching from Caribbean Venezuela in the north to the Atacama Desert and south to the cold, windy, and wet Cape Horn. The Andes Mountains and the Andean …
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