Hellenides

The Hellenides, also known as the Albanides-Hellenides (or the Hellenides-Albanides), are a mountain range in Southeast Europe. They are an important part of the landscape in this region.

The Hellenides and Dinarides form a common orocline. This means they bend in a circular shape. This unique structure is interesting to geologists.

These mountains are home to many different plants and animals. People have lived in and around the Hellenides for thousands of years. The mountains continue to be a beautiful and valuable part of the world.

Name

The Hellenides and Dinarides are two mountain ranges in Southeast Europe. They have similar features from the Late Cretaceous to the Paleogene periods. The Hellenides are known for processes like retreating subduction and collision. The Dinarides involve oblique collision and slab tearing. Some researchers call them Albanides-Hellenides or Hellenides-Albanides to show they are connected.