Chapter 1
The roof of the world
Chapter 2
Measuring peaks from different angles
Chapter 3
Extreme summits of the continents
Chapter 4
Sacred heights and cultural peaks
YOUR GOAL
Master of The world's highest peaks
Ch 1 · The roof of the world
schopenhauer The Pamir Mountains
Five massive ranges / Collide in the sky / The roof of the world!
schopenhauer Located in the Karakoram range, K2 is the world's second-tallest and most dangerous peak to climb.
schopenhauer Known locally as Chomolungma or Sagarmatha, Everest's official height is still a point of collaborative science.
BETA
schopenhauer Test your geography skills with this interactive globe game. Identify the world's tallest peaks and answer trivia about the roof of the world.
Fun Fact
Himalayan fossils: Marine fossils like ammonites are found near the summit of Mount Everest, proving the peak was once at the bottom of an ancient ocean.
Glossary
plateau (noun)
An area of relatively level high ground. The Tibetan Plateau spans nearly one million square miles and averages over 14,800 feet in elevation.
An area of relatively level high ground. The Tibetan Plateau spans nearly one million square miles and averages over 14,800 feet in elevation.
Quiz
Which mountain is widely known as the 'Savage Mountain' due to its high climbing fatality rate?
Quiz
In 2020, which two countries jointly announced the updated official height of Mount Everest?
Quiz
Approximately how many million years ago did the tectonic collision that formed the Himalayas begin?
Quiz
Why did early climbers of Kangchenjunga agree to stop just short of its actual summit peak?