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What is a Plateau? How are Plateaus Formed and 10 Most Famous Examples of Plateaus

What is a Plateau? Earth has four major landforms, namely mountains, hills, plateaus, and plains. Plateaus take up one-third of the Earth’s land surface and therefore found in every continent. It is an elevated landform with a more or less large flat or leveled area on top. Plateaus are also called high plains or tablelands … Read more

15 Magnificent Facts About the Andes Mountains You’ll Wish You’d Known

15 Magnificent Facts About the Andes Mountains You’ll Wish You’d Known Stretching for 4,300 miles along South America’s western coast and spanning up to about 430 miles in width, the Andes are the world’s longest mountain range. They are also the highest mountain range outside of Asia, with the highest point being 22,838 feet. The climate … Read more