Mountains as biodiversity engines: How uplift may shape species evolution
A new study co-authored by researchers at Indiana University sheds light on how the forces that shape mountain ranges also ...
Archeologists' discovery of lost cities set to rewrite history of ancient Silk Road
The Silk Road's history took a sudden turn after archaeologists discovered a series of hidden cities beneath Uzbekistan's ...
Indonesia’s Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki volcano erupts, prompting alert level to be raised
The Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki volcano in south-central Indonesia has erupted, sending an ash column 26,000 feet high and prompting authorities to expand the danger zone around the volcano.
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This Mountain National Park Is Japan's Best Cherry Blossom Destination—With 30,000 Trees, Gorgeous Hiking Trails, and Ancient Shrines
Mount Yoshino offers a good (and beautiful) reason to get out of Tokyo and Kyoto and venture off the beaten path.
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Everest Isn’t the Tallest Mountain Anymore: Scientists Discover Massive Mountains 100x Taller
Scientists have identified two enormous mountains hidden deep beneath the Earth’s surface, each standing an extraordinary 620 miles (1,000 kilometers) tall—more than 100 times taller than Mount ...