A model suggests a massive uplift caused by a phenomenon called “river piracy” partly explains Everest’s impressive height ...

Model suggests a massive uplift partly explains the peak’s impressive height.

A new study reveals how a river in the Himalayas may have caused Mount Everest to become taller than expected.

As a result, Mount Everest—also known as Chomolungma or Sagarmāthā—is growing by up to .08 inches (2mm) per year, according ...

According to a new study, a river roughly 46 miles (75 kilometers) from Everest was "captured" by another around 89,000 years ...

Scientists explain what gave Everest its height advantage over its neighbors and contributes to making it grow taller (by ...

It is also considered anomalously high for this mountain range. The next three tallest peaks–K2, Kangchenjunga, and Lhotse–all only differ by about 393 feet from each other in height.

The culprit is a nearby river eroding and pushing downland, causing the ground under Mt Everest to rebound and lift. “It’s a ...

In latest success, Khan summited the 8,027m high Shishapangma, marking it as his 14th 'eight-thousander' peak.

Scientists may finally have an explanation for why Mount Everest is so much taller than the other great Himalayan peaks – and ...

Earth’s tallest mountain is getting even taller. An eroding river gorge has thrusted Mount Everest higher, as it pulls rock and sediment away from the area. Over the past 89,000 years it is believed ...