Cordilleran orogeny

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The Cordilleran orogeny was a long-lasting mountain-building event along western North America that created much of the modern Cordillera, including ranges such as the Rockies and the Peninsular Ranges.

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Farallon Plate associatedWith Cordilleran orogeny
Peninsular Ranges orogeny Cordilleran orogeny