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==Orogeny and geology==
==Orogeny and geology==
The Rietic [[Wikipedia:Orogeny|orogeny]] began with the collision between the West Soltennan Plate and the Akulanen Plate 90 million years ago. Initially both plates collided to form a lateral faultline along its [[Wikipedia:Convergent boundary|convergent boundary]]. The Akulanen Plate would move southwards along with the larger Mirarian Plate. As the Akulanen Plate broke off from the Baredinan Plate it began to move northwest at high velocity against the Rietic Plate, during which time the [[Gulf of Sharkunen]] was opened. Rocks along the faultline were thus forced upward and the boundary ceased to become a faultline, starting the process of mountain formation in the area.
The Rietic [[Wikipedia:Orogeny|orogeny]] began with the collision between the West Soltennan Plate and the Rietic Plate 90 million years ago. Initially both plates collided to form a faultline along its [[Wikipedia:Convergent boundary|convergent boundary]]. The Rietic Plate would slide southwards along with the larger Mirarian Plate. As the Akulanen Plate broke off from the Baredinan Plate, it began to move northwest at high velocity against the Rietic Plate while opening the [[Gulf of Sharkunen]]. Rocks along the Rietic faultline were in turn forced upward and the boundary ceased to become a faultline, starting the process of mountain formation in the area.
 
Both the Rietic and the Akulanen Plate would continue to move northwards and fold towards each other. This made the Rietic Plate's slightly mountainous landscape. Ultimately the plate would merge with the Soltennan Plate.
 
Approximately 65 million years ago the Akulanen Plate started to [[Wikipedia:Subduction|subduct]] under the Rietic Plate. During this time volcanic and tectonic activity on the area increased. Volcanism would form most of the southern Rietic Mountains including [[Mount Lenthir]] and the [[Xynderland|Xynden Islands]]. Much of tectonic activity along both boundaries have subsided, however the southern parts remain to be active and in recent times have caused a number of major earthquakes, such as in 872 and in 1730 off the coast of [[Kenasha]] and [[Raushire]] respectively.


==Rivers and lakes==
==Rivers and lakes==

Revision as of 12:36, 21 July 2018

Rietic Mountains
Rietic-from-lugida.jpg
Rietic Mountains seen from the Lugid side in Dracho, Metni
Highest point
PeakMount Lenthir
Elevation5,480 m (17,980 ft)
Coordinates31°33′23″N 0°27′02″E
Dimensions
Length2,000 km (1,200 mi)
Width160 km (99 mi)
Geography
LocationSoltenna
Countries
Range coordinates40°N 0°E

The Rietic Mountains are a mountain range on the eastern half of Soltenna, spanning 2,000 km (1,200 mi) across four countries: Kadya, Lugida, Liosol and Yerlan.

Etymology

The word Rietic derives from the Ancient Riyan word rhéitwi "jade" through its Lithian rendition riet. Historically more expensive and rarer than gold, jade was a recurring element in imperial regalia during dynastic era Soltenna. The Rietic Mountains had been a famed source of jade at the time, hence the name. The Rietic ethnolinguistic group takes its name from the mountain range.

Geography

Notable peaks

Orogeny and geology

The Rietic orogeny began with the collision between the West Soltennan Plate and the Rietic Plate 90 million years ago. Initially both plates collided to form a faultline along its convergent boundary. The Rietic Plate would slide southwards along with the larger Mirarian Plate. As the Akulanen Plate broke off from the Baredinan Plate, it began to move northwest at high velocity against the Rietic Plate while opening the Gulf of Sharkunen. Rocks along the Rietic faultline were in turn forced upward and the boundary ceased to become a faultline, starting the process of mountain formation in the area.

Both the Rietic and the Akulanen Plate would continue to move northwards and fold towards each other. This made the Rietic Plate's slightly mountainous landscape. Ultimately the plate would merge with the Soltennan Plate.

Approximately 65 million years ago the Akulanen Plate started to subduct under the Rietic Plate. During this time volcanic and tectonic activity on the area increased. Volcanism would form most of the southern Rietic Mountains including Mount Lenthir and the Xynden Islands. Much of tectonic activity along both boundaries have subsided, however the southern parts remain to be active and in recent times have caused a number of major earthquakes, such as in 872 and in 1730 off the coast of Kenasha and Raushire respectively.

Rivers and lakes

Culture

History

See also