The mountains were formed in part due to the close proximity of Ceti Alpha VI and its gravitational pull on the planet. Prior to the year 2268 the highest peak in the range was about ten kilometers. After the explosion of Ceti Alpha VI, and the development of intense storms on Ceti Alpha V, the Equatorial Range was significantly eroded and worn down. So much so, that by 2285, the highest peak was only 6,400 meters. (Decipher RPG module: Worlds)