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    Mountains Are Supported by the Mechanical Strength Present in the Asthenosphere
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Mountains Are Supported by the Mechanical Strength Present in the Asthenosphere

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Mountains are supported by the mechanical strength present in the asthenosphere due to the presence of heavy elements such as iron and magnesium.

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