Mountains : Science World Report

Jan 31, 2016 01:43 PM EST

Ancient Teton Rocks Reveal Evidence of Ancient Continental Collision

Scientists have found evidence of continental collisions in Wyoming's Teton Range dating to as early as 2.68 billion years ago.

Dec 29, 2015 02:27 PM EST

Ancient Extinct Tortoise Fossil May Reveal the Rise of the Andes Mountains

Ancient reptile fossils may be telling scientists a bit more about the history of the Andes mountains

Dec 17, 2015 11:24 AM EST

Catastrophic Earthquakes Occurred In Nepal During Medieval Era

A new study is shedding light on catastrophic earthquakes that occurred in Nepal during the Medieval period, where they had magnitudes of Mw 8.

Nov 23, 2015 08:44 PM EST

Climate May Grind Mountains into the Dirt with Moving Glaciers

For the first time ever, researchers have attempted to measure all of the material leaving and entering a mountain range over millions of years.

Nov 19, 2015 04:32 PM EST

Where Did The Andes Mountain Originate From? Study Reveals New Finds

In a recent study, researchers from the University of Bristol found that the Andes Mountain range may have been around longer than we thought.

Nov 06, 2015 07:34 AM EST

Climate Change May Shift Mountains with Warming

Climate change may actually be moving mountains. Scientists have pointed to strong interaction between climate shifts and internal movement in the North American St. Elias Mountain Range.

Oct 20, 2015 08:32 PM EDT

Climate Change: Long-Term Effects on the Himalayas

Scientists are getting a better look at climate change by examining the Himalayas.

Aug 18, 2015 07:29 AM EDT

Central Asia Glaciers are Shrinking Fast: 27 Percent Mass Lost in 50 Years

Scientists have found along the Tien Shan, Central Asia's largest mountain range, glaciers have lost a staggering 27 percent of their mass and 18 percent of their area during the last 50 years.

Jul 23, 2015 08:25 AM EDT