The Himalayas shape our planet's climate in ways that reach far beyond their towering peaks. These magnificent mountains ...

Standing at nearly 9,000 meters tall and growing more each day, the Himalayas are the world’s largest and also youngest mountain range. It notably includes Mount Everest, which staggers above sea ...

Earth's continents are slowly moving across the planet's surface due to plate tectonics, culminating in regions of crustal expansion and collision. In the latter case, high temperatures and pressures ...