Geology of Norway

Geology of Norway

The geology of Norway encompasses the history of earth that can be interpreted by rock types found in Norway, and the associated sedimentological history of soils and rock types.

The Norwegian mountains were formed around 400 million years ago during the the Caledonian orogeny.

References

* Landet Blir Til (Norges geologi). (2007) Ramberg,I.B., Bryhni,I, & Nottvedt,A. (red.) Trondheim, Norsk Geologisk Forening. ISBN:82-92394-31-1

External links

* [http://www.ngu.no/kart/bg250/ Interactive geological map of Norway]

ee also

* Scandinavian mountains


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