Mountain life: How's the air up there?
Brains On! Science podcast for kids
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Are the Mountains Still Growing?
Most mountains were formed over millions, even billions of years ago. Mount everest more like mount never rest, because it's still growing. In other areas, and in all mountain ranges, mountains can get shorter. This is caused by erosion and by weather and climate. So with rain, lots of rain, and earthquakes, it can shake up the rocks and cause them to go downhill.
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