Geologists have reported that the Sierra Nevada mountain system in the United States is gradually going underground. This is due to active tectonic activity in the region, where two giant plates of the Earth's crust - the Pacific and North American plates - collide.
The collision causes the mountains to rise and the crust beneath them to sink into the Earth's mantle. This process is similar to a ship sinking into water. It is affected by a variety of factors, including earthquakes that create cracks in the Earth's crust and the pressure of a huge mass of rock.
The sinking of the Earth's crust beneath the Sierra Nevada results in the region's unique topography with deep gorges, valleys, and mountain ranges. It can also cause stronger earthquakes and volcanic activity. Geologic processes underground can significantly affect the climate of the region.
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