Mountain growth spurts may have sparked complex life on Earth

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Mountain ranges grew higher throughout Earth's history in two distinct "spurts" that correlated with the flourishing of biological diversity on our planet, according to new research published in the journal Science Advances. The study suggests mountains may have played a key role

Mountain ranges grew higher throughout Earth's history in two distinct "spurts" that correlated with the flourishing of biological diversity on our planet, according to new research published in the journal Science Advances. The study suggests mountains may have played a key role This story matters for Science & Discovery readers tracking engineering. Reported by phys.org. Read the full original at the source link below.

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