The fossilized marine organisms that crown Everest have been along for one of the most visibly dramatic geologic rides of the past 60 million years: a reshaping of Earth’s crust that produced the ...

Tragedy struck Annapurna yesterday when an avalanche stormed down its icy slopes between Camp 2 and Camp 3. Annapurna, the 10th highest mountain in the world at ...

Teams continue to attempt the summit of Annapurna, the 10th highest mountain in the world, standing 8,091 meters (26,545 feet) in the Himalayas of Nepal. Explor ...

Touted as a "Little Tibet," this stunning region of India offers breathtaking views, heart-racing mountain roads, and ...

Now, imagine witnessing these mesmerizing displays over the world's highest mountain range—the Himalayas. On the night of May 19, 2022, two Chinese astrophotographers, Angel An and Shuchang Dong ...

Everest for the first time. Annapurna I, the 10th highest mountain in the world, stands 8,091 meters (26,545 feet) in the Himalayas of Nepal. Its name, derived from Sanskrit, means "Goddess of the ...

Nepali mountaineers on Tuesday searched for two people swept away by a powerful avalanche on the world's 10th highest mountain Annapurna, officials said.

An earthquake is extremely destructive if it occurs shallow in the Earth's crust and near population centres - Friday's earthquake in Myanmar did both.

The Hindu Kush Himalayas (HKH) are facing a huge glacier loss, more than the global average, with mass loss 65% higher than previous decades. This is ...

and a glimpse into the rugged beauty of the Himalayas and beyond. From highest motorable roads to some of the most lush valleys, these mountain passes come with unforgettable surprises.

Related: Massive tectonic collision causing Himalayas to grow may also be splitting Tibet apart The Rainbow Mountains are made of sandstone and siltstone — sedimentary rocks that form when sand ...