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There are many mountains in the world, and they are found on every continent. Mountain ranges such as the Himalayas, the Andes, the Rockies, the Alps, and the Himalayas comprise numerous peaks and valleys. Additionally, new mountains can be formed through geological processes like tectonic activity, and erosion can also change landscapes over time. The exact number of mountains can vary based on definitions and classifications, but it is understood that there are countless individual mountains worldwide.  Mountains play a significant role in shaping the Earth's surface and influencing its geological and environmental processes, but they don’t directly "keep" the Earth in a specific form. Here are a few ways mountains contribute to the Earth's landscape: 1. Tectonic Activity: Mountains are often  While mountains are crucial to the Earth's geological and biological systems, the Earth's "form" is determined by a combination of various factor...

Gaia clocks new speeds for Milky Way-Andromeda collision

ESA's Gaia satellite has looked beyond our Galaxy and explored two nearby galaxies to reveal the stellar motions within them and how they will one day interact and collide with the Milky Way – with surprising results.

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