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] Subscribe To This Site Cyprus Geology The Troodos Massif is a marvel of Cyprus geology. In geologists' eyes, it is the most complete and studied ophiolite in the world. Cyprus Geography Cyprus was formed as a result of a series of unique events which has made the island a geological show case. About 90 million years ago, Cyprus was part of the bottom of a deep ocean, called Tethys. Tectonic movements at that time resulted in the collision of the African with the Eurasian plate, ultimately giving birth to the island. The Troodos Massif itself first rose above the ocean around 20 million years ago along with its smaller sister in the north of the island, the Pentadactylos range. Today's high point, Mount Olympus , otherwise known as Chionistra at 1952m or 6400 ft, is actually a slice of a 90 million year old crust of the ocean consisting of plutonic, intrusive and volcanic rocks and chemical sediments. The complex geological processes which took place to form the island can be clearly seen inthe rock formations in the Troodos massif area. Students of Cyprus geology can visit almostany area in the Troodos to marvel at the tectonic layers of rock. Being volcanic in origin, the | |
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