Geology and mountain formation
Description:
Mountains in Altai are considered young, they live their lives. A strong earthquake in 2003, which occurred near the village of Beltir, confirms this. Interesting consequences of this seismic shock were deep cracks in the Chui steppe, formed fountains of water and mud, up to two meters high, and as a result of the released thermal energy were melted lenses of ice permafrost.
Close attention to minerals that are mined in the Altai mountains. There are not many operating mines, but sooner or later, the development of mankind will require the expansion of production in the Altai Mountains.