The Alps, one of the most iconic mountain ranges in the world, stretch across eight countries in south-central Europe. This extensive mountain system spans approximately 1,200 kilometres in a crescent ...

No audio available for this content. GPS data serves as the basis for a geodetic model of the Alps. Here, a horizontal strain field is derived from the data. Red areas indicate compression; blue ...

The Alps are the highest and most extensive mountain range system that lies in south-central Europe. This mountain range stretches approximately 750 miles (1,200 kilometres). It was formed millions of ...

Explore how the Alps challenge geography with towering peaks, dramatic landscapes, and hidden wonders that make Europe’s ...