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Topography controls how mountains respond to large earthquakes
Large earthquakes can dramatically reshape mountain landscapes by triggering thousands of landslides and rapidly accelerating erosion.
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Large earthquakes can dramatically reshape mountain landscapes by triggering thousands of landslides and rapidly accelerating erosion. Scientists have long observed that some mountain regions experience intense, long‑lasting erosion after such events, while others show only limited responses. The underlying reasons for these differing reactions have remained poorly understood. Recent research aims to clarify how topography influences the magnitude and persistence of post‑earthquake erosion in mountainous areas.
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