
When Rocks Rewrite History: The Altyn Orogen Mystery
Hold on to your hiking boots—scientists just found evidence that could rewrite the geological history of the Tibetan Plateau! The Altyn Orogen, a mountain range stretching over 400 kilometers, was thought to be built on ancient, stable Precambrian rocks. But recent discoveries are shaking things up—turns out, the South Margin of Central Altyn (SMCA) might […]
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