Continent-sized 'islands' found inside Earth are 100 times taller than Mount Everest
Deep within Earth’s mantle lie two enormous regions, often referred to as "islands," which are the size of continents.
At Least 126 People Killed As Strong Earthquake Strikes Near Mount Everest
At least 126 people were killed when a strong earthquake hit Tibet Tuesday. At least 188 people are believed to be injured. Crews are digging through rubble, searching for any trapped people as dozens of aftershocks continued to strike the border between China and Nepal. About 1,000 homes have been damaged, according to state media.
Fancy a new climbing challenge? Hidden mountains, more than 100 times larger than Everest discovered under the Earth’s surface
Two hidden mountains, more than 100 times larger than Mount Everest have been discovered deep underground. The two ‘islands of rock’ each measure more than 620 miles / 998km tall, dwarfing anything found on Earth’s surface and making Mount Everest look like an anthill.
Two hidden mountains 100 times taller than Everest discovered by scientists — but you won’t be able to visit them
They make Mount Everest look like an anthill. Scientists in the Netherlands have shed new light on two mountains that are taller than Mount Everest by hundreds of miles, suggesting that they’re potentially much older than once thought.
Powerful Earthquake Kills at Least 120 Near Mount Everest
A powerful earthquake struck Tibet this week, estimated between 6.8 and 7.1 magnitude. Its effects were devastating. Witnesses shared footage of rubble-strewn streets of a city in the Himalayas region,
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Earthquake 50 miles from Mount Everest leaves at least 126 dead in Tibet
A powerful magnitude 7.1 earthquake centered about 50 miles from Mount Everest left at least 126 dead in Tibet on Tuesday, reports say. Another 188 people have been injured on the Chinese side ...
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At Least 95 Dead After Powerful 7.1 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Near Mount Everest: Reports
The earthquake reportedly struck Tibet's holy city of Shigatse on the morning of Tuesday, Jan. 7 Becca Longmire is a digital news writer-reporter at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since ...
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Deadly earthquake shakes Tibet region of western China near Mount Everest
A deadly earthquake struck near the city of Shigatse ... in a remote high-altitude region about 50 miles northeast of Mount Everest, which straddles the China-Nepal border. NBC News' Janis ...
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Despite Earthquake German Mountaineer Finishes Mount Everest Winter Expedition
German Mountaineer, Jost Kobusch experienced the Tibet earthquake that killed 120 people on Mount Everest, but that didn't stop him from reaching his goal. Jost Kobusch on Mount Everest ...
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Strong earthquake kills dozens in region of Tibet near Mount Everest
About 50 aftershocks were recorded in the three hours after the earthquake, and the Mount Everest scenic area on the Chinese side was closed after the quake. About 1,500 fire and rescue workers ...
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Earthquake in China kills at least 126 near Mount Everest
About 150 aftershocks were recorded in the nine hours after the earthquake, and the Mount Everest scenic area on the Chinese side was closed. Chinese leader Xi Jinping called for a massive ...
Earthquake in Tibet kills more than 120, striking near holy Buddhist city
The epicentre was around 80 km north of Mount Everest, the world's highest mountain and a popular destination for climbers ...
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Earthquake 50 miles from Mount Everest leaves at least 95 dead in Tibet
A powerful magnitude 7.1 earthquake centered about 50 miles from Mount Everest left at least 95 dead in Tibet on Tuesday, reports say. Another 130 people have been injured on the Chinese side of ...