Zagros Mountains

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Zagros Mountains
A recent study indicates that the hilly region surrounding the Zagros Mountains in Iraq is being pulled into the Earth's interior. The ancient Neotethys oceanic slab is developing a significant tear from southeast Turkey to northwest Iran, causing it to split and sink into the Earth’s mantle.

About Zagros Mountain

• Location: A major mountain range in Central Asia.
• Geographical Extent: Spans approximately 1,500 kilometers in a northwest to southeast direction, stretching from the border regions of eastern Turkey and northern Iraq to the Strait of Hormuz in Iran.
• Highest Peak: Mount Dena
• Climate: Semi-arid temperate climate
• Vegetation: Features temperate broad-leaved forests and steppe vegetation.

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