The Sculpting of Europe: The Forces That Changed a Continent

In Episode 2 of Expedition Europe, the story shifts from birth to transformation. Europe, already formed, is reshaped by immense forces of collision and ice. When the African plate pressed into Europe, ancient seabeds were lifted high into the sky, creating the legendary Alps and iconic peaks like the Matterhorn. Later, vast glaciers carved deep fjords into Norway’s coastline and sculpted valleys across the continent.

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