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Taller than Mount Everest: Scientists discover the Earth’s largest mountains, but no one could ever see them
Scientists have discovered colossal mountain-like structures, known as Large Low Shear Velocity Provinces (LLSVPs), buried deep within the Earth’s mantle. These hidden giants, dwarfing Mount Everest, are reshaping our understanding of Earth’s formation and evolution. Seismic research revealed these immense, chemically distinct regions, influencing volcanic hotspots, tectonic plate movement, and potentially shaping the planet’s future climate and geological processes.
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