The Andes Mountains are much taller than plate tectonic theories predict they should be, a fact that has puzzled geologists for decades. Mountain-building models tend to focus on the deep-seated compressional forces that occur when tectonic plates collide and send rocks skyward. A new study demonstrates how modern top-down models that account for climate-related factors combined with traditional bottom-up tectonic models can help uncover the perplexing history of the Andes Mountains.
Title: Study combines climatic, tectonic models to explain Andean conundrum
Sourced From: www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/12/211214134952.htm
Published Date: Tue, 14 Dec 2021 13:49:52 EST
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