About mount everest

About Mount Everest .

1. Mount Everest is the Earth's highest mountain above sea level, reaching an astounding 8,848.86 meters (29,031.7 feet).
2. It is located in the Himalayan range, straddling the border between Nepal and China (Tibet Autonomous Region).
3. Known as "Sagarmatha" in Nepali, meaning "Forehead of the Sky," and "Chomolungma" in Tibetan, meaning "Goddess Mother of the World."
4. The first confirmed ascent was made by Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay on May 29, 1953.
5. Climbing Everest is an extreme challenge, requiring immense physical endurance, technical skill, and mental fortitude.
6. The "Death Zone" above 8,000 meters (26,000 feet) is particularly perilous due to severe lack of oxygen, extreme cold, and unpredictable weather.
7. Despite its dangers, hundreds of climbers attempt to summit Everest each year, drawn by its iconic status.
8. The mountain's geology is primarily sedimentary and metamorphic rock, formed by the collision of the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates.
9. Its unique ecosystem supports hardy flora and fauna, including snow leopards, Himalayan tahr, and various bird species at lower altitudes.
10. Climate change is impacting Everest, leading to receding glaciers and increased risks for climbers due to melting ice and rockfalls.

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