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Several other mountain ranges in the Philippines have been formed due to convergent

plates, specifically continental-continental convergence. These mountain ranges


have been shaped by the collision and compression of two continental plates,
resulting in the uplift and deformation of the Earth's crust. Here are some
prominent examples:
Zambales Mountains: Located in the western part of Luzon, the Zambales Mountains
are a result of the collision between the Eurasian Plate and the Philippine Sea
Plate. This convergent boundary has caused the uplift of the Zambales Range, which
runs parallel to the coastlines of Zambales and Pangasinan provinces.
Central Panay Mountain Range: Situated in the Western Visayas region of Panay
Island, the Central Panay Mountain Range is formed due to the convergence of the
Sunda Plate and the Philippine Sea Plate. The collision has led to the uplift and
formation of this mountain range, which encompasses the provinces of Capiz, Iloilo,
and Antique.
Mindoro Central Range: The Mindoro Central Range is a mountainous region located in
the island of Mindoro. It is formed by the convergence of the Philippine Sea Plate
and the Sunda Plate. This collision has resulted in the uplift and formation of a
rugged mountain range across the island.
Negros Mountains: The Negros Mountains are a complex mountain system situated in
the island of Negros. They are formed by the convergence of the Philippine Sea
Plate and the Sulu Sea Plate. This tectonic convergence has caused the uplift and
formation of high peaks and deep valleys in the region.
Samar Island Mountains: The Samar Island Mountains are a range of rugged mountains
located in Samar Island in the Eastern Visayas region. The collision of the
Philippine Sea Plate and the Sunda Plate has resulted in the uplift and formation
of these mountains, which provide a stunning backdrop to the island's landscape.
These mountain ranges demonstrate the dynamic nature of plate tectonics in the
Philippines and the varied geological features that have been shaped by the
convergence of continental plates. They serve as reminders of the forces at work
beneath the Earth's surface and contribute to the diverse landscapes and natural
beauty of the Philippines.

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