South America Elevation Map

South America Elevation Map - File Information

Map Name	South America Elevation Map
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WEBP Size	0.17 MB
PDF Size	0.19 MB
JPG Size	0.50 MB
PNG Size	1.98 MB
No. of Pages in PDF	1
Image Height	1980 Pixels
Image Width	1530 Pixels
Category	World

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South America Elevation Map - Summary

South America elevation map showing the varying heights of the continent’s terrain, including the Andes Mountains, Amazon Basin, and coastal lowlands. South America is dominated by the Andes Mountains, which extend all along the Pacific Coast. These mountains are created primarily by the convergence of the Nazca and South American tectonic plates. The Nazca Plate, which underlies the eastern Pacific Ocean, slides under western South America resulting in crustal thickening, uplift, and volcanism.

This map highlights:

• High Elevations (Brown/Orange): Andes Mountains along the western coast.
• Low Elevations (Green): Amazon Rainforest and Pampas grasslands.
• Moderate Elevations (Yellow): Brazilian Highlands and Guiana Highlands.