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Author: | NewsPoster [ Wed Jan 10, 2018 3:44 am ] |
Post subject: | Evolution of Alpine landscape recorded by sedimentary rocks |
Science Daily Geology Rock avalanches and torrents started to form V-shaped valleys in the Swiss Alps approximately 25 million years ago. This landscape contrasts to the flat and hilly scenery, which characterized the Alps a few millions of years before. Geologists applied digital technologies to unravel these changes in landscape evolution. They analyzed 30 to 25 million-year old lithified rivers in Central Switzerland and came out with a detailed picture of how the Alps evolved within a short time interval. Read more |
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