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Electrocution: New Way to Erode Mountains
The piles of angular, jumbled rocks that mark mountain summits result from powerful explosions sparked by lightning, a new study shows.
Foothills of the Andes | Space Wallpaper
The foothills of the Andes Mountains near the southern coast of Peru were captured by the Kompsat-2 satellite, as seen in this cool space wallpaper.
Do Bark Beetles Affect Water Quality?
Studies in the Rocky Mountains indicate the beetles are affecting water quality.
Why Some Mountain Ranges Stick Around
Why ancient ranges like the Appalachians haven't eroded away.
Stunning scenes: From the Himalayas to the Taklamakan Desert
Geologist Aaron Putnam and colleagues led expeditions to Asia's high mountains and driest deserts to study the link between water and climate.
Andes: World's Longest Mountain Range
The Andes Mountains stretch about 4,500 miles along the western coast of South America.
The Dirt on Dirt: It's Mostly from Plains
Scientists are surprised to find lowlands may trap more carbon than steep slopes.
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