Is Mount Everest still rising? The surprising truth behind its growth
- Posted on October 1, 2024
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Is Mount Everest still rising? The surprising truth behind its growth
Mount Everest continues to grow in height due to isostatic rebound, a process linked to the merger of the Kosi and Arun rivers about 89,000 years ago. This merger caused significant erosion, reducing land weight and increasing the mountain's elevation by an estimated 49-164 feet.
