As the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates slowly collide, the Himalayan mountains continue to rise. However a new study suggests the Indian plate may be peeling apart, causing a slab tear. Scientists ...

Whenever individuals imagine the Himalayas, they have in mind snow capped mountains, silent valleys and spiritual retreats. Living behind this dramatic landscape though is one of the most unexpected ...

LADAKH, India (AP) — Carrying her 1-year-old son on her back, Tsering Dolma herds a dozen yaks into a stone-walled corral as evening approaches in the desolate mountains of India’s remote Ladakh ...

The world's highest mountain system may have reached 60% of its current elevation before the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates crashed into each other, giving the peaks an extra push. When you ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Earth is home to 14 “eight-thousanders,” summits that top off ...

Dust plumes from western India carry pathogens associated with respiratory, skin, and gastrointestinal diseases to the ...

The Earth’s mountains are engaged in a constant balancing act. Tectonic forces—a combination of volcanism and plate collisions—push them skyward. But erosion pulls them down. The height of the tallest ...

BOISE, Idaho — Taking it one step at a time – that’s local climber Dan Cotner’s motto. The slogan was especially true for his month-long expedition to summit Ama Dablam – a 22,349 foot peak in the ...

Desert dust storms carry harmful bacteria from western India to the Himalayas, altering airborne microbes and increasing risks of respiratory, skin, and gastrointestinal infections in high-altitude ...