Mount Everest's Height Increase

Mount Everest continues to rise due to geological processes, growing approximately three feet since 1955, primarily attributed to the collision of tectonic plates. Recent studies suggest additional height gain may be a result of isostatic rebound, a process where the Earth's crust flexes upward in response to erosion from nearby rivers. Some geologists estimate that this rebound could have raised Everest by up to 50 meters over the last 89,000 years, although this claim remains debated within the scientific community. Most experts agree that while the isostatic rebound plays a role, plate tectonic activity remains the main driver of the mountain's elevation changes.