Scientists Uncover Forces Behind Continental Uplift

New research reveals how tectonic plate movements trigger deep mantle waves that elevate continents, forming dramatic landscapes.

Study led by Prof. Thomas Gernon explains the rise of high plateaus and escarpments far from continental edges.
Continental rifting initiates mantle waves that erode and elevate the land over millions of years.
This process reshapes ecosystems and influences climate by altering topography and erosion patterns.
Findings also link these geological processes to diamond formation deep within Earth's crust.
Research highlights the global impact of these forces, affecting continents worldwide from Africa to the Americas.