How a sinking lithospheric root raised Mongolia's Hangay Mountains

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Apr 23, 2026, 5:50 pm127 ptsTrending
Central Mongolia's Hangay Mountains rise more than four kilometers above sea level, forming a dramatic dome that shapes the region's climate. But for decades, geologists have been puzzled: What caused this massive mountain range to form so far from any active plate boundary? Unlike the linear Himalayas, which…

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