Alpine rocks, formed by the collision of tectonic plates, provide insights into Earth’s interior dynamics. The folding, faulting, and metamorphism seen in these rocks offer evidence of intense pressure and temperature changes, helping us understand plate tectonics. They reveal the forces that shape the Earth’s crust and the interaction of lithospheric plates. The study of Alpine rock allows geologists to reconstruct the history of continental collisions, providing a window into the complex and dynamic nature of Earth’s interior.
