Description: The Himalayas are well known for containing the highest elevations on Earth, but can they get higher or is there ...

Geologically, the Himalayas stand as the most impressive natural monument on our planet Earth. Its snow-capped mountain peaks ...

By some metrics, Everest most certainly is the tallest mountain in the world—standing at an impressive 29,031.69 feet —but it ...

Mount Everest has long been shorthand for the ultimate summit, the uncontested “top of the world.” Yet as geophysicists map ...

Scientists believe that nearly half a billion years ago, the majestic Mount Everest was under water. It's hard to believe, but here are details.

Adventure seekers love these tourist places, but they are extremely dangerous. From deadly wildlife to toxic lands and ...

Scientists onboard the CSIRO research vessel Investigator have discovered an underwater mountain taller than Mt Kosciuszko, ...

According to the new paper, Mount Rainier’s highest point is a fraction of an inch below 14,400 feet, or 10 feet below the U.S. Geological Survey’s longstanding official measurement of 14,410 feet.

A giant pink diamond found in Lesotho surprises the market: 108 carats, extreme purity, and a value that could reach tens of ...

Volcanoes are active globally, offering exciting hiking opportunities. Travellers can safely climb Mount Etna in Italy, ...

Death Valley National Park spins much wondrous magic amid its many rocks. Learn more about the landscape and options for ...

A story is something that is so powerful. All of our history was passed down through stories. We call it ‘Aipoomah’sin;’ a ...