The most famous mountain in the world, Mount Everest, has numerous interesting and exciting facts, both known and unknown Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world. Every mountaineer dreams of conquering this peak standing 8,848 meters tall. More than 5,000 people have conquered Mount Everest successfully. On the other hand, hundreds have died … Read more

Many mountaineers have summited Mount Everest since its first ascent. The first people to reach the summit at 8,848 meters, also recognized as the first ascenders were Sir Edmund Hillary from New Zealand and Tenzing Norgay Sherpa from Nepal. They reached the peak on May 29, 1953. Japan’s Junko Tabei became the first woman to … Read more

Mountains and plateaus are classified based on elevation and slope. According to the Oxford dictionary, the meaning of mountain and plateau is – Snow-capped mountains look like an inverted cone covered in cream Plateau is a table-like structure elevated above the surrounding area Both mountains and plateaus are elevated landforms. Movements in the tectonic plate … Read more

Mountains and valleys are among the many mesmerizing creations of nature. Both structures have helped shape human civilizations with the resources and protection essential for the sustenance of mankind. Still, they both are dissimilar in many ways, and so is their formation, characteristics, and ecology. What is a Mountain? A mountain rises above the surrounding … Read more

Hills and mountains are geographic formations rising above the surrounding land. Even though these two structures share some differences and similarities, there are no set standards to differentiate between them. This article provides you with some fundamental distinctions between the hills and the mountains. Difference between Mountain and Hill In general understanding, mountains are snow-capped tall … Read more