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🔍 Stonehenge's Altar Stone Origin Still a Puzzle

The origins of Stonehenge's massive stones continue to intrigue archaeologists and geologists. A detailed study of the geological signature of the monument's six-ton Altar Stone now indicates it did not come from northeast Scotland, contradicting a recent 2024 hypothesis. This finding sends researchers back to the drawing board in their quest to locate the source of this sandstone megali…

Source: Smithsonian Magazine

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Oct 30 · #geology

Soft rock in mountains erodes three times faster than hard rock, new study finds

A team led by University of Massachusetts Amherst researchers has found that weaker rock in mountain landscapes erodes at a rate three times higher than harder rock, even on slopes that are not steep. The study identifies rock strength as a primary factor in mountain erosion, challenging existing models that link erosion to carbon dioxide release. The scientists suggest that current estimates of C…

Source: Phys.org