River ‘piracy’ gave towering Everest a growth spurt, scientists say
- Posted on September 30, 2024
- By CNN
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River ‘piracy’ gave towering Everest a growth spurt, scientists say
The Kosi River in the Himalayas once captured part of a tributary: the Arun River. It set off a chain of geological events that reshaped — and is still reshaping — the landscape, a new study has found.
