Mount Everest increases in height by about 4 millimeters each year due to tectonic plates constantly moving. The height is changing because the Indian tectonic plate is pushing below the Eurasian ...

A photo that purportedly shows the view of the Himalayas from space is drawing attention on social media. “This is what the Himalayas look like from space!” read the caption of a Sept. 4 Instagram ...

The collision between India and Eurasia began roughly 50 to 55 million years ago when the Indian plate crashed into the Eurasian plate, creating the foundation for what would become the world's ...

Mounds of rubbish are being left on the Himalayas by climbers, with one local mountaineer revealing the "dirtiest camp" he has ever seen. With the Instagram username Tenzi Sherpa, he posted the video ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Earth is home to 14 “eight-thousanders,” summits that top off at ...