Mountains

Mountains are formed in two ways, either by the crust of the Earth being forced up (see Plate Tectonics), or by the action of Volconoes. Try these links:

• An Introduction to Plate Tectonics
• Plate Tectonics links at the CCGE Resource Directory
• Google search: Plate Tectonics
• Yahoo! Directory: Plate Tectonics
• Yahoo! Directory: Volcanology

Mountain Climbing

As George Leigh Mallory said when asked why he wanted to climb Mount Everest , 'Because it is there.'

• The Alpine Club of Canada - the organization that certifies guides and climbers in Canada, located in Canmore, Alberta

Mountains in the Solar System

The tallest mountain in the solar system is Olympus Mons on Mars at over 24 km high! Mount Everest is only 8 km high.

• Mars Page from NASA (one of many)

More Mountain links at the CCGE Resource Directory.