The origins of the High Plains landscape at base of Rocky Mountains

Wednesday, September 26, 2018 - 14:50 in Earth & Climate

A mantle wave passing beneath western North America over the last 20 million years is responsible for the formation of the High Plains landscape at the base of the Rocky Mountains. These plains provide vital habitat for millions of migratory birds and farmland essential to US agriculture.

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