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Sunday, November 22, 2009

Photo: Andes Mountains Jumped Like a Cork


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An undated photo shows sedimentary rocks from a portion of the Andes Mountains in Bolivia.

Scientists unveiled a new study in early June 2008 suggesting that the mountain range underwent a huge, atypical growth spurt instead of elevating slowly and steadily over millions of years like most geologic processes.

Photograph © Science