Calabrian Apennines

mountain range, Italy

Also known as: Calabro Apennines

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The Calabrian Apennines are a mountain range in southern Italy, forming part of the larger Apennine Range that runs through the Italian peninsula. This region is characterized by its mountainous and hilly terrain, with the Apennine chain extending into Calabria and culminating in the Aspromonte massif. The geology of the Apennines is primarily composed of marine sedimentary rocks, with the range developing through several tectonic phases, making it geologically young and contributing to its rugged appearance. The climate is continental but influenced by the Mediterranean, with frequent snowfalls and distinct seasons. The flora is Mediterranean, with woodlands in the north and diverse plant life further south, while the fauna includes unique species preserved in national parks.12

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Apennine Range
Physiography
…feet at Mount Pollino; the Calabrian Apennines, 6,414 feet at Mount Alto; and, finally, the Sicilian Range, 10,902 feet at Mount Etna. The ranges in Puglia (the “boot heel” of the peninsula) and southeastern Sicily are formed by low, horizontal limestone plateaus, which remained less affected by the Alpine orogeny.
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…feet at Mount Pollino; the Calabrian Apennines, 6,414 feet at Mount Alto; and, finally, the Sicilian Range, 10,902 feet at Mount Etna. The ranges in Puglia (the “boot heel” of the peninsula) and southeastern Sicily are formed by low, horizontal limestone plateaus, which remained less affected by the Alpine orogeny.
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