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The limestone high up on the slopes of Mount Everest indicate that the mountain was formed around 60 million years ago.
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Not really complete. The limestone was deposited under the sea but uplifted along with its surrounding rocks by the collision of India with Asia. That collision is still underway, with the Himalayas still rising slightly more rapidly than they are being eroded down.
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What rocks make up the summit of Mount Everest?
Ordovician limestone, dolomite, schist, and marble
Why is the the climb of mount Everest by Hillary and Tenzig a significant event?
The climb to the summit of Mount Everest in 1953 is a significant event in history because they were the first to reach the summit.
What is the name of the summit at mt Everest?
The highest point on Mount Everest is just known as the summit.
Who reached the summit of Everest with edmond Hillary?
Edmund Hillary reached the summit of Everest with Tenzing Norgay.
When did Hilary and norgay make history when they made it to the simmit or mountain Everest?
Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay made history when they were the first to reach the summit of Mount Everest, they did so on the 29th May 1953
Is there life on the summit of mount Everest?
No, nothing lives on the summit of Mount Everest due to the altitude and the harsh environment.
What year did the first woman summit Everest?
Junko Tabei was the first woman to reach the summit of Mount Everest in 1975.
Who was the second man to reach the summit of mount everest?
Tenzing Norgay was the second man to reach the summit of Mount Everest.
What is the top of Everest called?
The summit
Who was the third person to climb the Mount Everest?
The third climber to reach the summit of Mount Everest was Jürg Marmet from Switzerland. He reached the summit on the 23rd May 1956.The third person to reach the summit of Mount Everest was Jurg Marmet on the 23rd May 1956
The summit of Mount Everest was in what year?
Edmund Hillary was the first to reach the summit of Mount Everest in 1953 followed by Tenzing Norgay.
Who was the first Arab to summit Everest?
Zed Al Refai was the first Arab to reach the summit of Mount Everest. He did so in 2003.
