Everest continues to grow: Implications for geology and climate

  • Mount Everest continues to grow at a rate of approximately 2 millimeters per year.
  • Its growth is attributed to erosion caused by the River Arun and isostatic rebound.
  • It has risen between 15 and 50 meters in the last 90,000 years.
  • The interaction between erosion and pressure from the Earth's mantle constantly increases its height.
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«Mount Everest is a remarkable mountain, rich in myths and legends, and it persists in its growth. According to our research, The deepening of the adjacent river system produces a loss of material, which contributes to the continued rise of the mountain,” Smith said in a statement.

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