The SciencesHow Erosion Builds MountainsAn understanding of how tectonic, erosional and climatic forces interact to shape mountains permits clearer insights into the earth's historyBy Nicholas Pinter, Mark T. Brandon on April 1, 1997AdvertisementABOUT THE AUTHOR(S)Nicholas Pinter holds the Shlemon Chair in Applied Geosciences and serves as Associate Director of the Center for Watershed Sciences at the University of California, Davis.Recent Articles by Nicholas PinterThe Problem with LeveesHow Erosion Builds MountainsRecent Articles by Mark T. BrandonHow Erosion Builds Mountains