Are the alps older than Pangaea?

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2026-02-16 12:35

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No, the Alps are not older than Pangaea. The formation of the Alps began around 65 million years ago during the Alpine orogeny, while Pangaea, the supercontinent, existed from about 335 million to 175 million years ago. Therefore, Pangaea predates the formation of the Alps by a significant margin.

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