Did You Know!
New York State is home to one of the world’s oldest mountain ranges—the Adirondack Mountains—but unlike most ancient mountain ranges, they’re still rising!
The Adirondacks began forming hundreds of millions of years ago, yet the mountains continue to experience geological uplift today. Scientists are still studying exactly what causes this unusual process.
Historical measurements suggest parts of the Adirondacks have risen approximately 2 to 3 millimeters per year, making them a fascinating geological mystery.