Mountain building, also known as orogenesis, is a geological process that involves the formation and uplift of large, elevated landforms, known as mountains. The term "orogenesis" comes from Greek ...

Breathing quickly in the thin mountain air, my colleagues and I set down our equipment. We’re at the base of a jagged outcrop that protrudes upwards out of a steep gravel slope. The muffled soundscape ...

Mount Everest increases in height by about 4 millimeters each year due to tectonic plates constantly moving. The height is changing because the Indian tectonic plate is pushing below the Eurasian ...

The world's highest mountain system may have reached 60% of its current elevation before the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates crashed into each other, giving the peaks an extra push. When you ...

The Himalayas' massive heights result from a unique combination of geologic factors. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Mount ...