The Science of Everest Beauty

The Science of Everest Beauty In the list of dream destinations for aspiring mountaineers, Nepal has to be among the most entrancing: home to the worlds tallest mountain, and some of the most breathtaking sights that can be seen anywhere. Whether trekking the Annapurnas or making the iconic journey to Mount Everest Base Camp, the views on display are often awe-inspiring and humbling, earning the Himalayas a high degree of respect and love in the hearts of all who see them. The staggering beauty of the region is the visible face of a whole range of geological and environmental processes, and knowing how these processes have shaped your surroundings only makes the view all the more impressive.
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