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Matthew J. Kohn

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Professor of Geosciences, Boise State University

This image of a single crystal shows 30 million years of geological history of the Himalayas by tracing its thorium concentration and age. Matthew J. Kohn

April 9, 2024

Tiny crystals capture millions of years of mountain range history – a geologist excavates the Himalayas with a microscope

Matthew J. Kohn, Boise State University

Measuring the concentration of radioactive elements in a single, sand-size crystal reveals the growth of the Himalayan mountain range over time.

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Location: Boise, Idaho, U.S.
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