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Scientists and climbers are using the global positioning system (GPS) and radar to measure Mount Everest.
Eurasia and India collided 50 million years ago, sparking a geologic epic that still hasn’t ended.
The higher climbers go, the less oxygen they find. The body’s reaction can range from discomfort to death.
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“We are now prepared to give you an extremely accurate,
up-to-the-minute
new altitude for Mount Everest.”
From March 15 to June 1, 1999, a team of scientists, climbers, and Sherpas measured Mount Everest. Meet the team and follow their adventure here and at The Mountain Zone.
Photograph by Barry Bishop
Read the latest on the Everest Anniversary Climb.
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