Knowledge for You about Mount Everest
Knowledge for You about Mount Everest
Mount Everest is every mountain climber's dream, the highest mountain in the world and this mysterious mountain is located in Nepal and marks the border of Nepal and Tibet.
Every year, hundreds of adventurers try to climb Everest but only a few are lucky and succeed. It is an unforgettable experience when you can stand on top of the highest mountain in the world and explore the wonders of the mighty Himalayas.
Here are some interesting things about Mount Everest that will amaze you.
1. The Age of Everest.
Did you know that Everest is more than 60 million years old? According to history books and experts, this mountain was formed when the Indian continental plate crashed into Asia. The Indian plate is pushed under Asia which produces a huge landmass up, and gives birth to the highest mountains in the world; The mighty Himalayas.
2. The altitude may have changed after the 2015 earthquake.
According to scientists, the height of Everest may have changed after the big earthquake in 2015. Experts are currently in the process of re-measuring the tallest mountain. Also Read: Fearing the Spread of Covid-19, China Cancels Everest Climbing This Spring
3. Sir George Everest named it Peak 15 For those who don't know.
Everest was first discovered by Sir George Everest in 1841. He named it Peak 15. But in 1865 , the name of the mountain was changed to Everest in honor of Sir George Everest. Originally named Sagarmatha by the Nepalese, which means Goddess of Heaven. On the other hand, the Tibetans recognize the mountain as Chomolungma, which means the Mother Goddess of the Mountains.
4. Everest grows every year Another amazing fact about this wonder of the world is that Everest grows every year! It happened because of the shifting of tectonic plates, which pushed the Himalayas up.
5. Need a bomb to climb Everest.
If you think climbing Everest is a difficult task only physically, then you surely know the cost of climbing the mountain. This can be financially draining and the average cost to climb the highest peak in the world is around $45000.
6. Kami Rita Sherpa holds the record for the most climbs Born in 1970 in Solukhumbu, Nepal.
Kami Rita Sherpa is the guide who is known for holding the record for the most climbs to Everest (until March 2021). He has climbed Everest 25 times since 1994.
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