Colorado University geologists uncovered the timeline for the emergence of Spanish Peaks, providing insights into Colorado's High Plains elevation.

Geologists from the University of Colorado Boulder have explored the hidden history of the Spanish Peaks, twin mountains in Colorado, revealing a timeline for their emergence. The study aims to answer why Colorado's High Plains are so high, including the elevation of Denver, known as the Mile High City. The researchers' findings were published in the scientific journal Lithosphere on March 1.