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When it comes to the majesty of nature, mountains are some of the most prominent and awe-inspiring natural formations. Mountains are home to diverse wildlife, flora, and fauna, and they are often the source of springs and rivers that support life from the highest peaks down to the lowest valleys. In addition to the numerous resources and minerals that mountains provide, they also give a glimpse into the age of a geographic area. Geologists hold the key to determining the age of a mountain. By studying the strata of sediment and rock formation , they can compare their findings to the geologic time scale and produce data about the absolute dating, or specific time, in which the rocks and mountain range was formed. Thanks to their findings, we now know the 9 oldest mountain ranges in the world. 9. Blue Ridge Mountains in the Appalachians, 1.2 Billion Years Old (BYO) Country and Origin:  USA, Appalachias Highest Peak: Mount Mitchell, 6, 684 feet Average Elevation: 200...

Diverse region of grasslands, temperate forests, ice-clad mountains and dizzying array of animals- the Himalayan Mountains offers world’s most beautiful landscapes and provide shelter to some of the rarest wild animals, reptiles and birds. It is the longest and the highest mountain range that gives home to many endangered species some of which include Snow Leopard, Giant Panda, Red Panda, Himalayan Wild Yak, Himalayan Thar, Musk Dear, Himalayan Marmot, etc. Himalaya embraces the world’s highest peak on Earth i.e. Mount Everest, which is cold throughout the year and therefore the animals here are habituated to the cold climatic conditions. Most of the animals at Himalaya have thick skin and heavy body with phenomenal instinct that helps them protect their lives even in most arctic atmosphere. So if you are fascinated with Himalayan wildlife and planning to set off to the great mountains this summer then make this part of information as your handy guide to know the traits o...

It has been truly said – “Make a career of what you love doing. Success will follow”.  And that’s exactly what these five mountaineers of the world did. They followed their heart and conquered the highest peaks . 1. Sir Edmund Hillary Without doubt, Sir Edmund Hillary bags the top spot and is an icon to reckon with. Born in 1919 and eking a living as a beekeeper, Hillary kept his hobby of conquering peaks alive by climbing the slopes of mountains in New Zealand and Swiss Alps. His quest found him in the Himalayas where he conquered 11 peaks before deciding to climb Mount Everest. Hillary joined the Everest reconnaissance expeditions on 1951 and 1952. Finally, he decided to go all the way in 1953. The expedition reached the South Peak in May 1953, after which all but Hillary and his counterpart, Tenzing Norgay, went ahead and reached the summit at 11:30 am on May 29. Standing at 29,028 feet above sea level, Hillary not only made his nation, but the world proud. After pe...

M ountain climbing or mountaineering is a daunting task. Only the brave and bold have the muscles and nerves to accomplish it. Although mountaineering does appear adventurous but side-by-side its life threatening too. Dozens of mountain climbers have lost their lives while scaling some of the highest peaks from around world but these fatalities in no way discourage others from having their take. Drastic weather conditions, steep uphill climb, rockfall, avalanches, all add up to the challenges of mountaineering. Talking about mountaineering and its challenges let’s have a look at the top 10 most dangerous and killer mountains that are difficult and deadlier to climb. 10. Eiger Eiger is the tallest peak of crest ridge covering some 4,158m, from Monch to Jungfrauin in the Swiss Alps. It is 13,020 feet (3,970 meters) tall. Eiger was first summited in 1858, but no one could climb through the north face until July 24, 1938 due to its steep ascent and gradual rockfall. Along with...