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Climate Controls Mountain Heights, New Study Shows

By Andrea Thompson published

Radar images, models show mountain heights most affected by glacial action.

Geology
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Human Record Set for Lack of Oxygen

By Amelia Tomas published

The lowest levels of oxygen in humans were recorded from climbers breathing ambient air on Mount Everest.

Heart & Circulation
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Huge Mountain Range Should Not Be There

By Live Science Staff published

Scientists will search for an Antarctic mountain range hidden beneath 2.5 miles of ice.

Antarctica
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Most Alaskan Glaciers Retreat and Thin

By Andrea Thompson published

New U.S. Geological Survey book documents retreat of Alaskan glaciers.

Climate Change
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Pyrenees Glaciers Disappearing

By Andrea Thompson published

Glaciers of Pyrenees mountains could disappear by 2050 from global warming.

Geology
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The Real Story Behind the 'Roof of the World'

By Andrea Thompson published

Tibetan Plateau and Himalayas had more complicated formation than was thought.

Geology
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Climate Change Takes Bloom Off Wildflowers

By Andrea Thompson published

Warming temperatures bring earlier springs, leave flowers vulnerable to frost.

Climate Change
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Reason for Earthquake Season Revealed

By Andrea Thompson published

Quakes in Himalayas triggers by changing water levels from monsoon rains.

Earthquakes
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Mount Everest Deadlier for Older Hikers

By Jeanna Bryner published

On Mount Everest, youth and energy trumps age and experience.

Geology
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Clues Found in Mystery of Antarctic Mountain Formation

By Charles Q. Choi published

Scientists have long wondered why the range is so tall and long.

Antarctica
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