Mount Everest – The Roof of the World
Mount Everest – The Roof of the World
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Thanks to tectonic plate movement, Everest rises ~4mm every year.
It’s slowly getting even taller!
Thanks to tectonic plate movement, Everest rises ~4mm every year.
It’s slowly getting even taller!
Everest Keeps Growing!
Everest Keeps Growing!
Tallest Peak on Earth
Tallest Peak on Earth
Mount Everest stands at 8,848.86 meters above sea level.
Located on the border of Nepal and Tibet, it's called the “Roof of the World.”
Mount Everest stands at 8,848.86 meters above sea level.
Located on the border of Nepal and Tibet, it's called the “Roof of the World.”
First Summit in 1953
First Summit in 1953
On May 29, 1953, Tenzing Norgay and Sir Edmund Hillary became the first to conquer Everest.
On May 29, 1953, Tenzing Norgay and Sir Edmund Hillary became the first to conquer Everest.
Deadly but Connected
Deadly but Connected
❌ Over 300 deaths recorded.
✅ But Everest Base Camp now has Wi-Fi for safety and updates.
❌ Over 300 deaths recorded.
✅ But Everest Base Camp now has Wi-Fi for safety and updates.
Costly and Crowded
Costly and Crowded
🪙 Climbing Everest can cost ₹25–80 lakh ($30k–$100k).
👣 In peak season, hundreds line up near the summit!
🪙 Climbing Everest can cost ₹25–80 lakh ($30k–$100k).
👣 In peak season, hundreds line up near the summit!
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