The Continental Collision That Started It All The collision between India and Eurasia began roughly 50 to 55 million years ...

How and when do mountains grow? It is tempting to think of mountain formation as something that takes place only extremely gradually, on timescales of tens of millions of years. One tectonic plate ...

High in the Himalayas, such extreme weather means blizzards and snowstorms, which is a huge risk for trekking, mountaineering ...

Over 30 organization's and 40 individuals from across the Himalayan region have submitted a joint representation to the ...

Twin brothers are climbing a mountain in the Himalayas, one dressed in modern clothing, the other in a replica outfit worn ...

BRECKENRIDGE Mountain to Mountain, the Breckenridge-based organization dedicated to promoting education and community development in remote mountain communities, will host a Views of the Himalaya ...

Mention prime geography for generation of solar energy, and people tend to think of hot deserts. But a new study concludes that some of the world's coldest landscapes -- including the Himalaya ...

Mount Everest has captivated the world with recent stunning views from both space and the Indian plains. Astronaut Don Pettit ...

The world's highest and most spectacular mountains, the Himalaya of Nepal, India, and Bhutan, are built on the foundations of a much older mountain system, University of Arizona geoscientists have ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Earth is home to 14 “eight-thousanders,” summits that top off at ...