We all know that Mount Everest
is the highest point on the planet. Each year, many professional climbers and
extreme sports enthusiasts attempt to conquer this mountain. If you are
anything like the Bright Side team and not quite ready for such an achievement,
this post is for you. Here you can simply admire the beauty and magnificence of
the mountain, captured by amazing photographers from around the world.
is the highest point on the planet. Each year, many professional climbers and
extreme sports enthusiasts attempt to conquer this mountain. If you are
anything like the Bright Side team and not quite ready for such an achievement,
this post is for you. Here you can simply admire the beauty and magnificence of
the mountain, captured by amazing photographers from around the world.
Mount Everest is located in
the Himalayas. Its southern vertex lies on the border of Nepal and Tibet, and
its northern vertex is located in China.
the Himalayas. Its southern vertex lies on the border of Nepal and Tibet, and
its northern vertex is located in China.
Everest is the English name of the mountain.
Tibetan natives call it Chomolungma (’lady or hostess of the winds’).
Tibetan natives call it Chomolungma (’lady or hostess of the winds’).
The top of Mount Everest was named after the
leader of the British expedition that explored the Himalayas.
leader of the British expedition that explored the Himalayas.
The oldest Everest conqueror was 80 years
old. The youngest climber to reach the top of the mountain was only 13 years
old.
old. The youngest climber to reach the top of the mountain was only 13 years
old.
At the highest point of Mount Everest, you
will inhale only a third of the amount of oxygen you intake normally, which is
caused by the reduced air pressure.
will inhale only a third of the amount of oxygen you intake normally, which is
caused by the reduced air pressure.
Buddhist prayer flags on the trail to
Everest.
Everest.
At night, you can see a gorgeous view of the
sky full of stars and the majestic Everest.
sky full of stars and the majestic Everest.
The giant mountain is still growing because of
the continued movement of continental plates. The height increases by 4 mm
every year.
the continued movement of continental plates. The height increases by 4 mm
every year.
SOURCE:
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Kayode Emmanuel Ojo is the Co-Founder and Managing Director at SHEFFA Limited. He is presently studying Computer Science at the National Open University, Victoria Island, Lagos.