How Everest, The World's Highest Mountain, Rose From An Ancient Ocean

Long before Mount Everest became the roof of the world, the rocks that form its summit were lying at the bottom of a sea. Today, the Himalayan peak rises to nearly 8,848 metres above sea level, making it the highest point on Earth.

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Published: 11 March 2026

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