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How River Piracy' Helped Give Mount Everest a Growth Spurt

Mount Everest's height is partly due to ancient rivers that eroded massive amounts of rock, causing the mountain to rebound upwards by around 50 metres.

Mount Everest is getting TALLER by the day and has already grown 164ft

Mount Everest is growing by 2mm per year due to river erosion making the mountain lighter, pushing it upwards.

Everest grows more than the rest of the eight-thousanders' thanks to a river that lightens its weight

Mountain erosion by the Arun River causes Mount Everest to rise due to isostatic rebound, differentiating it from neighboring peaks.

Mount Everest is having a growth spurt, say researchers

Mount Everest is currently experiencing a growth in height due to geological processes, adding 15 to 50 meters over the past 89,000 years.

Why Mount Everest Is Growing Taller Every Year

Mount Everest's height is influenced by a historical river merger that increased erosion, allowing the mountain to rise further by up to 165 feet.

How River Piracy' Helped Give Mount Everest a Growth Spurt

Mount Everest's height is partly due to ancient rivers that eroded massive amounts of rock, causing the mountain to rebound upwards by around 50 metres.

Mount Everest is getting TALLER by the day and has already grown 164ft

Mount Everest is growing by 2mm per year due to river erosion making the mountain lighter, pushing it upwards.

Everest grows more than the rest of the eight-thousanders' thanks to a river that lightens its weight

Mountain erosion by the Arun River causes Mount Everest to rise due to isostatic rebound, differentiating it from neighboring peaks.

Mount Everest is having a growth spurt, say researchers

Mount Everest is currently experiencing a growth in height due to geological processes, adding 15 to 50 meters over the past 89,000 years.

Why Mount Everest Is Growing Taller Every Year

Mount Everest's height is influenced by a historical river merger that increased erosion, allowing the mountain to rise further by up to 165 feet.
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Hawaii sues homeowner because his house fell into the ocean despite efforts to save it

Hawaiian state suing homeowner over a collapsed beach house that created dangerous debris on public land.

Post-wildfire erosion in California soars over nearly four decades

Wildfire-induced erosion in California has drastically increased over the last three decades, impacting water systems and infrastructure.

Hawaii sues homeowner because his house fell into the ocean despite efforts to save it

Hawaiian state suing homeowner over a collapsed beach house that created dangerous debris on public land.

Post-wildfire erosion in California soars over nearly four decades

Wildfire-induced erosion in California has drastically increased over the last three decades, impacting water systems and infrastructure.
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from Washington Post
1 month ago
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He bought his dream home. In 10 years, it could fall into the ocean.

David Moot purchased an oceanfront home at a lower price due to erosion risks, viewing it as a unique opportunity despite potential dangers.

Hillside erosion worsening in California due to wildfires and intense rain

California is experiencing a significant increase in post-wildfire erosion, posing risks to water resources, ecosystems, and communities, particularly with climate change.

Opinion | The Soul of Soil

Understanding and improving soil health is crucial for sustaining life on Earth.

History Suggests How to Save California's Beaches From Climate Change

Climate change threatens California beaches; man-made beaches at risk of erosion.

He bought his dream home. In 10 years, it could fall into the ocean.

David Moot purchased an oceanfront home at a lower price due to erosion risks, viewing it as a unique opportunity despite potential dangers.

Hillside erosion worsening in California due to wildfires and intense rain

California is experiencing a significant increase in post-wildfire erosion, posing risks to water resources, ecosystems, and communities, particularly with climate change.

Opinion | The Soul of Soil

Understanding and improving soil health is crucial for sustaining life on Earth.

History Suggests How to Save California's Beaches From Climate Change

Climate change threatens California beaches; man-made beaches at risk of erosion.
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Long Island family says town is at fault after backyard collapsed during storms

A family's backyard collapse in Port Jefferson Station due to erosion raises accountability concerns against the town's handling of a prior easement line issue.

Summit, N.J. homeowners say backyards are falling into a brook. See the damage.

Residents in Summit, N.J. are losing their backyards to erosion due to a malfunctioning stormwater drainage system.
from www.npr.org
3 months ago

A geological feature called the 'Double Arch' in southern Utah has collapsed

The collapse of the Double Arch in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area highlights the importance of preserving natural resources for future generations.

The eyes have it: LensCulture portrait awards 2024 in pictures

The British east coast faces rapid erosion due to landslides and rising sea levels, showcasing subtle yet impactful changes over time.

March 2024: Science History from 50, 100 and 150 Years Ago

Balanced rocks form when erosion creates a pillar with a harder capstone, self-leveling due to differential erosion.
Reactor rush in the U.S. peaked in the 1970s, impacted by accidents like Three Mile Island and Chernobyl, leading to cancellations.

Construction begins on barrier wall to protect threatened Orange County train tracks

Construction of a barrier wall to protect train tracks from landslides in San Clemente.
Effects of erosion worsened by powerful winter storms have disrupted rail service along the coastal corridor.

Multimillion-dollar homes on the edge after landslide crumbles O.C. cliff

Heavy rainstorms have caused concerns about the stability of multimillion-dollar homes on a cliff in Dana Point.
Despite the erosion, officials have stated that the homes are not currently in danger and no evacuations have been ordered.

Isla Vista bluff collapses during storm, damaging a student apartment balcony

A balcony on a bluff in Isla Vista is eroded, nearly falling into the ocean after record breaking rains in Southern California.
The terrace on the 6700 block of Del Playa Drive is cracked and hanging off the edge of the bluff, which has been eaten away by coastal erosion over the past few decades.

President Biden, in Speakerphone Call to Los Angeles Mayor, Promises Aid

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass received a call from President Biden during a news conference on the storm hitting the city.
The president assured the mayor that help would be sent as soon as requested and commended the city's operation.

How rain turns into destructive floods DW 08/07/2023

Catastrophic floods are immensely powerful due to the weight and pressure of water, erosion, and the soil's ability to absorb and release water.
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