A New Synthesis on the Geology of Middle-earth: Genesis, Orogeny and Tectonics
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In this paper, we discuss and critique existing hypotheses about the geology of Middle-earth in light of current geological theories of planetary formation, mountain building (orogeny) and plate tectonics. We dispute the prevailing tectonic explanation for the major geological features of Middle-earth and Arda on the basis of evidence as yet not fully considered about the formation of the planet Ambar. We propose novel hypotheses to explain many of the features, including by drawing on recent discoveries of lunar geological formations, and identify questions that remain unanswered.
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