Nepal
Mount Everest
Welcome to the Himalayas! Mount Everest towers above every other mountain on Earth, its peak brushing the edge of space.
Why is it famous?
It is the highest point on the surface of our entire planet.
Climbing it is one of the greatest adventures anyone can attempt.
How was it formed?
It formed as two giant tectonic plates crashed together, pushing rock skyward over millions of years.
It is actually still growing a tiny bit taller every year!
Amazing facts
It stands 29,032 feet tall.
Temperatures at the top can drop to -76°F.
Quick facts
- It stands 29,032 feet tall.
- Temperatures at the top can drop to -76°F.
- Over 4,000 climbers have reached the summit.
- It grows about 4 millimeters taller every year.