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While it is sacred and spiritual to the local Sherpas, Everest is a dream destination for explorers. Keep reading to know some fascinating facts about Mount Everest.
Mount Everest is a natural wonder of the world, an amazing geographical phenomenon in which a mountain rises to the edge of the atmosphere. Everest is sacred and spiritual to the local Sherpas. The local people worship the mountain. Climbers sacrifice their lives to reach the summit. Everest is a dream destination for explorers and thrill seekers. For all these reasons, every climber hopes to reach the summit of Everest at least once in his lifetime. Although many dreams never come true, and some who reach the summit never return home;
We all are aware that Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world. But do you know that there is another mountain on the planet which is higher than Everest. Here are 20 amazing Mount Everest facts to learn more about this mighty mountain.
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1. Mt. Everest is not the tallest mountain on the planet.
You read it right. Mount Everest is the highest point above sea level. However, when measured from base to summit, Mauna Kea on the Hawaiian island of Oahu is taller. Everest rises 29,028 feet above sea level, while Mauna Kea rises only 13,796 feet. Mauna Kea, on the other hand, extends about 19,700 feet below the Pacific Ocean. More than half of this mountain is under water.
In comparison, the height from the base of Everest to the summit is 4,200 m (13,800 ft) on the south side and 5,200 m (17,100 ft) on the Tibetan side. The peak of Mount Chimborazo in Ecuador is the farthest from the center of the Earth. This is due to the orange shape of the Earth.
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2. You always pronounce it wrong.
Mount Everest is not pronounced as everyone thinks. It is called Eve-rest after the Welsh surveyor geographer Colonel Sir George. In 1865, the Royal Geographical Society (RGS) named the mountain after him. RGS recognizes his contribution to the great trigonometric survey of India. George was hurt by the honor and was constantly embarrassed by it.
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3. Everest was named in 1865.
In 1865, the tallest mountain was named Mount Everest after George Everest. The mountain has always had its title. It is known as Sagarmatha in Nepali, which means "head of the sky." She is known in Tibetan as Chomolungma, which means "goddess of the mountains." Before being named Everest, it was known in English as Peak XV.
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4. Mount Everest HEIGHT IS IN CONTROVERSY.
The exact height of Mount Everest is a source of controversy. Between 1952 and 1954 the Survey of India measured 29,028 feet (8,848 m), which is widely accepted.
Everest was measured at 29,029.24 feet in 1975 by a Chinese surveyor. (8,848.11 m). An Italian satellite survey in 1987 yielded a value of 29,108 feet (8,872 m). Another Italian survey in 1992 used the Global Positioning System (GPS) to measure Everest and obtained 29,023 feet (8,846 m). This was the height of the cliff before two meters of snow and ice were added.
All these methods were questioned. In 1999 a US survey took measurements and discovered 29,035 feet (8,850 m), plus or minus 6.5 feet (2 m). According to the Chinese survey, the "height of the cliff" is 29,017.12 feet (8,844.43 m). The Nepalese government disputed it again, starting the Everest measurement in 2019.
In May 2020, the Chinese government will start measuring Everest. Both the results have not been made public yet. The height of Mount Everest is said to have changed as a result of the 2015 earthquake. According to local media, both the Nepalese government and the Chinese survey team will collate the results and announce the new height of Mount Everest, possibly in 2020.
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5. MOUNT EVEREST IS CONTINUALLY GROWING.
Mount Everest is believed to be 50 to 60 million years old. Nevertheless, it continues to grow in height. The impact of the collision of the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates on the Himalayas continues. The peak of Everest rises a quarter inch every year.
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6. The wind speed at Everest Crossing is 200 km/h.
The summit of Everest reaches the upper troposphere, close to the boundary of the stratosphere. This exposes the mountain to strong and freezing jet stream winds. In February 2004, wind speeds of 280 km/h (175 mph) were recorded. Winds of over 160 km/h (100 mph) are common at the summit.
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7. Your body starts dying at Everest Summit.
Due to lack of oxygen, the cells of the body start dying in the death zone above 8000 meters. The oxygen level at the summit of Everest is only a third above sea level. The temperature has dropped below -50°C. The average temperature at the summit of Mount Everest is -19 °C in summer and -36 °C in winter. These are not ideal conditions for human existence. In 1999, Babu Chhiri Sherpa managed to stay at the summit for 21 hours without supplemental oxygen.
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8. First wedding on the summit of Everest.
Moni Mulepati, 24, and her 23-year-old groom Pem Dorjee got married on the summit of Everest in 2005. They stayed on the summit for 10 minutes to finish the ritual. If you are having trouble finding a place for your wedding, the top of Mount Everest is available for your couple. Wouldn't that be surprising? Tell us what you think in the comment section below.
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9. Helicopter landing on the top of Everest.
French fighter pilot and helicopter test pilot Didier Delselle landed a helicopter on the summit of Everest for the first and only time. On 14 May 2005, he set this record with the Eurocopter AS350 Squirrel.
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10. ON EVEREST, A SPIDER LIVES.
A slimy creature lives in the thin air of Everest, above the clouds. One of the Himalayan jumping spiders, Euophrys omnisuperstes, can be found at altitudes of up to 6,700 m (22,000 ft). It is a permanent resident of high altitude which lives among rocky debris.
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11. HUMAN DEAD BODIES ARE USED AS LANDMARKS.
There are bodies on Everest that climbers use as a landmark. The Green Boots, named after its bright green climbing shoe, is one of the most famous zombies. The Green Boots are located near the Northeast Ridge. It is believed to be the body of Tsewang Paljor, an Indian mountaineer who died in 1996. He was last seen alive wearing the same green shoes; However, this fact remains unknown.
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12. GRAVEYARD AT HIGH ALTITUDE.
Everest is the highest cemetery. Nearly 300 climbers have died while attempting to climb Everest. There are at least 200 bodies on the slopes of Everest, most of them near the death zone. Cold temperatures are used to mummify the corpses. Bringing down dead bodies is extremely difficult and dangerous. As a result, they are left just as they died on the mountain. Some high-profile families have received private funding of at least USD 40k-70k from their loved ones.
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