5 Lesser Known Facts About Mount Everest

Mount Everest continues to grow approximately 4 mm each year due to the geological activity of the Indian tectonic plate pushing against the Eurasian plate.

Above 8,000 metres, the oxygen level is insufficient for human life. This zone poses severe challenges to climbers due to extreme altitude sickness risks.

Over 200 climbers` bodies remain on Everest. These bodies serve as markers along the routes and are often left because retrieving them is too dangerous.

Everest experiences incredibly high-speed winds, which can reach speeds of up to 322 km/h. These winds create harsh climbing conditions for mountaineers.

Due to the equatorial bulge, Mount Chimborazo in Ecuador is the furthest point from Earth`s center, even though Everest is the highest above sea level.