Search site: Advanced search   Categories Antique Prints Antique Maps Books Magazines Vintage Prints Modern Art Prints Local Victoria Artist Gustave Dore Art Prints Special Gift certificates Links Help Contact us Privacy statement Terms of Service & Conditions Vintage-Views Antique Prints and Maps :: Antique Maps :: Europe :: Italy Maps :: Italy Italian Alps Mailand Milan Turin, Geological Map, 1894 Meyers Italy Italian Alps Mailand Milan Turin, Geological Map, 1894 Meyers   Click to enlarge Approximate Overall Size: 9 1/2 x 12 inches Scale : 1: 3,000,000 The Alps arose as a result of the pressure exerted on sediments of the Tethys Ocean basin as its Mesozoic and early Cenozoic strata were pushed against the stable Eurasian landmass by the northward-moving African landmass. Most of this occurred during the Oligocene and Miocene epochs. The pressure formed great recumbent folds, or nappes, that rose out of what had become the Tethys Sea and pushed northward, often breaking and sliding one over the other to form gigantic thrust faults. Crystalline rocks, which are exposed in the higher central regions, are the rocks forming Mont Blanc, the Matterhorn, and high peaks in the Pennine Alps and Hohe Tauern. The landscape seen today is mostly formed by glaciation during the past two million years. At least five ice ages have done much to change the region, scooping out the lakes and rounding off the limestone hills along the northern border. Glaciers have been retreating during the past 10,000 years, leaving large granite erratics scattered in the forests in the region. As the last ice age ended, it is believed that the climate changed so rapidly that the glaciers retreated back into the mountains in a span of about 200 to 300 years. (wikipedia) CONDITION: Map has a centerfold. German Text. As Scanned. Image is clear and sharp with beautiful depth and detail and in Very Good Condition. Blank on Reverse side. This beautiful print would look great matted and framed. An art supply store can provide you with a selection of frames for old art treasures. From a German Meyers Publication Details   SKU 0527184k6 Quantity in stock 1 item(s) available Price: US$18.00 Options   Quantity 1 Add to cart         Your cart Cart is empty View cart Money Order, Check or PayPal Orders history You don't need to register to purchase items. However, registering will keep you informed of specials and your subjects of interest. Username Password Log in Register Recover password If Javascript is disabled in your browser click here

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