Fun fact: The Himalayas are still rising by about 5 millimetres every year — meaning that Mount Everest, already the tallest peak in the world, is still getting taller. So, do mountains grow? The answer is both yes and no — and it’s a story as old as the Earth itself. We tend to think …
When you think of Earth’s surface, the majestic mountains, vast oceans, and sprawling continents probably come to mind. But have you ever wondered what forces shape these features? The answer lies deep within our planet’s crust, where plate tectonics play a crucial role in shaping Earth’s surface. These massive, moving slabs of rock beneath our …