ROCKY MTNS.

The Rocky Mountains took shape during an intense period of plate tectonics activity that resulted in much of the rugged landscape of the western North America. The , about 80–55 million years ago, was the last of the three episodes and was responsible for raising the Rocky Mountains.

about 80–55 million years ago, was the last of the three episodes shaped it. But now they are towering mountains

A convergent boundary

Mountains were created because of the boundary

Interesting facts

• It was created 85 - 50 million years old
• Many scientists think the rocks were created before the mountain

HAZARDS

• Mud slides
• Deadly animals
• Avalanche