Direct effects of mountain uplift and topography on biodiversity
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Published in Science · View the paper (DOI)
Research reveals that mountain uplift and dynamic topography significantly shape biodiversity over geological timescales. By simulating millions of years of tectonic uplift, scientists found a direct link between species richness and the magnitude and pace of mountain building, with topographic relief stabilizing species equilibrium.
Coverage from 2 institutions
- Mountain uplift and dynamic topography shapes biodiversity over deep time American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) · Mar 20, 2025 · first to report
- IU geoscientists co-author study that finds mountain formation drives biodiversity growth Indiana University · Mar 20, 2025