Rocky Mountains (Rockies) - Everything you need to know

With a length of 4,800 km/3,000 miles, the Rocky Mountains are one of the longest mountain ranges on Earth.

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Formed 55 to 80 million years ago, the Rocky Mountains are present in USA and Canada.

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The highest peak in the Rocky Mountains is Mount Elbert. Mount Elbert has an elevation of 4401.2 meters (14,440 ft).

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Mount Elbert is located in Colorada, USA.

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The Rocky Mountains form a divide in North America. The rivers west of the Rockies flow into the Pacific Ocean while the rivers east of the Rockies flow into the Atlantic ocean.

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The Yellowstone supervolcano (Yellowstone Caldera) is located in the Rocky Mountains.

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Peyto Lake located in the Canadian Rockies is rated by many as the most beautiful place on Earth.

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Denver, Colorado with a backdrop of the Rockies is rated by many as the most beautiful "big city" in the USA.

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SWIPE UP TO LEARN ABOUT THE MAJOR MOUNTAIN RANGES ON EARTH

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