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The tallest mountain in the world is getting taller

The Briefing

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This chapter examines the geological processes behind mountain growth, specifically the significant rise of Mount Everest over the past 89,000 years due to tectonic activity. It offers insights into plate tectonics and the long-term changes in Earth's terrain resulting from the interaction of lithospheric plates.

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