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Volcanic shifts suggest Andes mountain growth comes in powerful bursts rather than a slow and steady rise
- June 17, 2026 at 2:20 PM
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Scientists have discovered that the southern Andes Mountains don't rise slowly and steadily as previously thought. Instead, the range builds itself in short, powerful "pulses" every few million years.
Originally published at Phys.org