What is another word for nevadan orogeny?
Pronunciation: [nˈɛvadən ɔːɹˈɒd͡ʒəni] (IPA) 
Nevadan orogeny refers to the ancient mountain-building event that occurred in western North America during the Late Jurassic and Early Cretaceous periods, between 165 and 140 million years ago. Synonyms for nevadan orogeny include the Sevier orogeny, Laramide orogeny, and Cordilleran orogeny. The Sevier orogeny occurred in the Late Jurassic and Early Cretaceous periods in the western United States, while the Laramide orogeny took place between 80 and 55 million years ago in the North American Cordillera. The Cordilleran orogeny refers to the overall mountain-building process that occurred in western North America over approximately 200 million years. All of these orogenies significantly influenced the landscape of western North America and shaped its geologic history.
