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This course covers the processes and mechanisms involved in mountain building, including subduction zones, volcanism, island arc mountain building, and continental collisions. Students will learn about primary magma, batholiths, accretionary wedges, compressional forces, and isostatic uplift. The teaching method includes lectures and readings on various mountain ranges such as the Himalayas, Andes, and Appalachians. This course is intended for students and enthusiasts interested in geology, earth sciences, and physical geography.
