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The article from Live Science explores a groundbreaking study that explains the geological processes responsible for the rise of high plateaus in the interiors of continents, particularly following the breakup of supercontinents like Gondwana. Traditionally, the formation of escarpments and inland plateaus was thought to result from separate processes, but this study, led by Thomas Gernon from the University of Southampton, reveals that both are caused by the same mechanism. The research focuses on three major escarpments—the Western Ghats in India, the Highland plateau in Brazil, and the Great Escarpment in South Africa—and shows that continental rifts disturb the mantle, creating deep waves that move toward the continent's core. These waves strip away the strong roots anchoring the continents, causing the cratons to become more buoyant and rise over time. The study also highlights how erosion from wind and rain further enhances the buoyancy and stability of these rising plateaus. This process might also explain other escarpment and plateau regions, such as those in North and South Carolina and south of Cameroon, though these appear less dramatic due to longer erosion periods. Additionally, the researchers suggest that the geological processes linked to supercontinent breakup and mantle waves could trigger other phenomena, like diamond eruptions from Earth's interior. This study provides a deeper understanding of the interconnected geological processes that shape our planet's landscape. P. Geo. Ricardo A Valls, M. Sc. and Geo Gadfly Valls Geoconsultant ORCID ID- https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5421-0914 Scopus Author ID: 7003369619/35335510700 ResearcherID: S-6604-2018 If you like this content, please "buy me a coffee" https://www.buymeacoffee.com/goldendroplets