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Why Are Older Mountains Smaller?

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Why Are Older Mountains Smaller? All mountains are constantly experiencing some form of erosion, which tries to shrink them. Tectonically active ones can overcome this with new, uplifting growth. But since their development is now arrested, the Appalachians can’t offset the wear of wind or precipitation. And so they’re getting smaller. Are taller mountains older

Where Would You Find Vinson Massif?

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Where Would You Find Vinson Massif? Vinson Massif, peak in the Sentinel Range of the Ellsworth Mountains of western Antarctica, overlooking Ronne Ice Shelf. Discovered in 1935 by the American explorer Lincoln Ellsworth, it is, at 16,050 feet (4,892 metres) above sea level, the highest mountain on the continent. Where is Vinson Massif relative? Vinson