A model suggests a massive uplift caused by a phenomenon called “river piracy” partly explains Everest’s impressive height ...

A new study reveals how a river in the Himalayas may have caused Mount Everest to become taller than expected.

Earth's highest peak has gained as much as an extra 165 feet in elevation as the planet's crust adjusts due to erosion from a ...

Model suggests a massive uplift partly explains the peak’s impressive height.

The Kosi River in the Himalayas once captured part of a tributary: the Arun River. It set off a chain of geological events ...

Essentially, the immense pressure and force generated by the collision causes the crust to thicken, resulting in the uplift ...

Mingma Rita Sherpa was not home when the muddy torrent roared into his village in Nepal without warning, but when he returned ...

Prior to Manaslu, Andrews ran dozens of trails above 16,000 feet in the Himalayas. His FKT on Manaslu was his second attempt ...

Scientists explain what gave Everest its height advantage over its neighbors and contributes to making it grow taller (by ...

The persistent process of erosion is powerful enough to cause the world’s most intimidating mountain range to rise slowly up ...

Sendha Namak or Himalayan salt aids in detoxification, maintains electrolyte balance, and supports digestion. Beneficial for ...

During Shardiya Navratri, people often switch to satvik food, including sendha namak, also known as Himalayan salt. This salt ...