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How high can a mountain possibly get?
Mount Everest is 8,848 metres (29,028 feet) above sea level and is the result of a continental plate smashing into another continental plate. Can a tectonic process build a mountain that's even higher?...
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What were the tallest mountain ranges in Earth's geological past?
There have been numerous episodes of mountain building in Earth's geological history, particularly through the super-continent cycle. Many mountains and mountain ranges have been eroded, as mentioned ...
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How much of a mountain is below the surface?
Is there some kind of math rule for how much does a mountain extend (depth) below the surface?
I found an article like this http://www.livescience.com/6595-depth-himalayan-mountain-roots-revealed....
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How much would the Greenland landmass isostatic rebound contribute to long term climate change?
In reading the question What would the geology and climate of a supposed landmass near the pole be like, assuming a thoroughly warmer planet?, it came to mind that another factor may cause a shift in ...
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