Orogenic belts are regions of the Earth's crust that have been significantly deformed and uplifted due to tectonic forces. These areas typically form at convergent plate boundaries, where two tectonic plates collide, leading to the creation of mountain ranges. The process involves folding, faulting, and metamorphism of rocks, resulting in complex geological structures. Examples of well-known orogenic belts include the Himalayas, formed by the collision of the Indian Plate with the Eurasian Plate, and the Rocky Mountains in North America. These belts are important for understanding Earth's geological history and the processes that shape its surface.