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Why Did Mount Everest's Height Change?

The world's highest mountain is now officially a little higher, and that might not be the end of the story. China and Nepal agreed this week on a new standard height for Mount Everest, the rugged ...
The New York Times

Why Mount Everest Is Growing Taller Every Year

Researchers say that two rivers merged some 89,000 years ago and gave the mightiest peak in the Himalayas a huge growth spurt. By Robin George Andrews Mount Everest is many things. It’s called ...
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NASA spots Martian volcano twice the height of Mount Everest bursting through the morning clouds: Space photo of the week

What's better than the sight of clouds on Mars? The view of a volcano rising above them! This stunning panorama shows the ancient Martian volcano Arsia Mons peeking through clouds on the Red Planet.
CNN

River ‘piracy’ gave towering Everest a growth spurt, scientists say

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. Thousands of years ...
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Forget Mt. Everest — it's not even close to the most difficult mountains to climb, according to mountaineers

When climbing huge mountains, height and difficulty don't always go hand in hand, mountaineers say. Mt. Everest may be the world's highest peak, but it's easier to summit than other smaller mountains, ...