Which forces control the elevation of mountains? It depends, say scientists and propose a novel classification scheme in a new study - Science Daily

Scientists have come up with a new classification scheme for mountain belts that uses just a single number to describe whether the elevation of the mountain belt is controlled mainly by weathering and erosion or by properties of the Earth's crust, i.e., the l…

Scientists have come up with a new classification scheme for mountain belts that uses just a single number to describe whether the elevation of the mountain belt is controlled mainly by weathering an… [+2471 chars]

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