Nature & Environment Articles
The Earth’s Dynamic Crust: New Discoveries Beneath the Sierra Nevada
In a groundbreaking discovery, scientists have revealed that portions of the Earth’s crust are peeling away and sinking into the mantle beneath California’s Sierra Nevada mountains. This ongoing geological process, known as lithospheric foundering, has been quietly reshaping the region for millions of years and offers new insights into how continents evolve. The formation of conti
The Earth’s Dynamic Crust: New Discoveries Beneath the Sierra Nevada
In a groundbreaking discovery, scientists have revealed that portions of the Earth’s crust are peeling away and sinking into the mantle beneath California’s Sierra Nevada mountains. This ongoing geological process, known as lithospheric foundering, has been quietly reshaping the region for millions of years and offers new insights into how continents evolve. The formation of conti







