Everest has long attracted crowds of tourists from all over the world. Climbings are made almost every day. Everest has a slightly unusual shape. A trihedral pyramid, in which the southern slope is steeper than all the others. There is practically no snow in these places, as it simply cannot be kept here. At the very top you can see small sedimentary deposits.
Everest is one of the most visited places in the world because of the alluring majestic beauty of nature and species. Almost everyone who happens to be here fulfills his most cherished dream.
In this article, we will examine 10 interesting facts about Everest - the record holder of the Earth.
10. Located on the border of Tibet and Nepal.
Not many people know that Everest is located on the border of Tibet and Nepal.. One is on the south side and the other (Tibet) is on the north.
9. It grows every year.
Currently, many countries are mistaken about the height of Everest. Already in 1994, a group of researchers discovered the fact that top continues to grow. The numbers are not so big. But it was possible to fix that in the year Everest is growing by 4 millimeters. The reason is all very simple. Continental plates are constantly moving, which is why the height of these mountains is growing.
After discovering such a fact, the researchers installed a special device that can monitor the smallest changes. After the results obtained, we can confidently say that the official height of the mountain will soon be changed to a completely different figure - 8850 meters.
It is worth noting that there is another tectonic activity, which leads to a slight decrease in Everest. But even so, it is still growing.
8. In 1953 he was first conquered.
Climbing Mount Everest is considered one of the most dangerous activities. It requires certain knowledge and good preparation. A climber who wants to climb to the top must have extensive experience in such matters.
It is worth noting that the atmospheric pressure at the very top and the rise is constantly changing. Many say that it is simply impossible to do without using a special oxygen mask.
The first climb to Everest was made on May 29, 1953.. It was made by a climber named Edmund Hillary. He was with Norgay Tenzing. Hillary's whole life was very interesting and eventful. He visited various expeditions, climbed quite high mountains. He was actively interested in this occupation in his school years.
Many say that the young man was short and had rather poor coordination. But all this did not stop young Edmund from climbing the peaks. He first climbed in twenty years. This mountain was in New Zealand.
For a long time he could not do his favorite thing, since the Second World War began. Could climb again only in the 1950s. Soon he obtained permission from the government of Nepal to commit an expedition to the summit of Everest. That was his main goal. Edmund managed to gather two small groups, which were supposed to conquer her in parallel.
At the very top, climbers were able to stay only fifteen minutes. But he remembered this for a lifetime. After this event, Edmund conquered many more mountains.
7. Appa Tenzing set a world record for climbing Everest.
Almost everyone knows the man who set the record for climbing the summit of Everest. Appa Tenzing was able to conquer this peak 21 times. He made his first ascent in 1990, in the spring. But many times the climbs were unsuccessful. This did not stop the climber.
Having studied everything in great detail, Appa again tried his hand. He began to conquer the peak from 1990 to 2011. Many times the traveler noted global warming, which was clearly visible in the mountains.
Tenzing was very often worried about the strong melting of snow and ice. Because of this ascent, they became even more difficult. Since 2008, Appa has made expeditions as part of groups.
6. Hurricane winds are often at the top.
At the very top of Everest, there is almost never a temperature above zero degrees. For example, in January it can reach an indicator of minus 60. December and January are considered the coldest months here. And the best ones are March, May, as well as October and November. It is worth noting that Everest is considered the windiest place on Earth.
Not many people know that, starting from mid-October until April, there are strong hurricane windsthat do not stop for quite some time. The speed of such a flow exceeds 120 km per hour.
Plus, too low a temperature (-60) freezes the skin almost immediately. That is why it is advisable to insulate very well before sending to this place. Not far from the top is a station. It has existed since 2006. Here you can always find out the most accurate forecasts, which are very important for climbers.
5. On the mountain live the highest living creatures - horse spiders.
Very high in the mountains it is very difficult to breathe. But it is impossible to hide from the Himalayan spiders. Most of all they are known as jumping arachnids. They hide in rather modest corners or cracks on the top of Everest. These spiders are considered one of the most living creatures on our planet.
Very often climbers can see them at an altitude of about 6,700 meters. Spiders can feed on everything they find.
It is worth noting that in 1924 the British expedition found here not only spiders. An unknown species of grasshopper was also discovered. These creatures are currently in the Museum of Natural History in Britain.
4. The bodies of the dead climbers are almost impossible to evacuate.
It has long been known that Everest is called "mountain of death. " And it’s not just that. Everyone who goes here never knows if he can return.
Death can occur not only due to frostbite, there may simply be a lack of oxygen or some kind of injury. The path to the top is very difficult; frozen oxygen cylinder valves may meet on the way.
Everest has many unburied corpses. Someone accidentally broke, and someone just broke all the bones. The sight is terrible. Groups of climbers who climb the summit very often pass bodies that cannot be evacuated from here.
3. The authorities of Nepal oblige each climber to collect at least 8 kg of garbage.
A side effect of the popularity of Mount Everest leads to the debris that accumulates here throughout the route. Very often he is called one of the most famous "high landfill».
The slopes are covered with bags, bottles, cans. Cleaning these areas is very difficult. But Nepal’s authorities simply oblige every climber to collect at least 8 kg of this garbage.
2. Not the most dangerous peak.
Everest has a rather proud name, but at the same time, this is not the most dangerous peak in the world. The main difficulty in climbing is unfavorable conditions for the human body.
1. Everest is the highest point on Earth, but not the highest mountain in the world.
Currently Everest is the highest point on Earth, but not the highest mountain in the world..
The highest mountain in the world is in Hawaii and is called Mauna Kea, which translates as "White mountain».