Mount Everest’s Height Linked to Ancient River Changes from 89,000 Years Ago

A recent study indicates that Mount Everest may have increased in height due to a river capture event that occurred approximately 89,000 years ago. Researchers from University College London, including Adam Smith, explored how the unusual behaviour of the Arun River and its erosion contributed to this change. The findings suggest that the capture of the Arun by the Ko…

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