Photo 3 (IMAGE) University of Missouri-Columbia Caption By combining his passion for collecting rocks with a knack for solving problems using the science of physics, Eric Sandvol has spent more than two decades studying the Earth with a specific focus on mountain ranges, or what he calls “mountain belts.” Credit Pate McCuien/University of Missouri Usage Restrictions For media use License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.