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Supermountains, the Boring Billion, and Their Connection to Life on Earth

Summary by kottke.org
Twice in the Earth’s history, massive ranges of supermountains have formed on ancient continents. Studies like these point to something we do know for sure: from the highest peaks to the smallest cells, geology and biology are deeply intertwined. And while it’s often said that we are stardust — built from elements forged in the hearts of dying stars — in a sense, we also might be supermountain dust. They were perhaps as tall or taller than Evere…
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kottke.org broke the news on Thursday, June 18, 2026.
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