Himalayas: the world's most beautiful and deadly mountains

Himalayas: discover these beautiful and deadly mountains - Would you dare to climb some of the highest and most challenging places on the planet? You're in for an exuberant, wild and dangerous journey. Many adventurers are getting ready an adventure like this and they guarantee it will be life-changing. Today we're going to take you through the Himalayas, the highest mountain range in the world. Ready? Click on the next picture!

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Let's start? - First let's talk a little bit about the meaning of the name. After all, we need to know where we're going, right?

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Name origin - The word Himalayas comes from Sanskrit and means 'Abode of the Snow.'

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Meaning - This is because the snow that covers the mountains never melts, forming a beautiful landscape.

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Location - The highest mountain range in the world spans five countries: China, Pakistan, India, Bhutan, and Nepal.

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Highest mountain - Of all the mountains, the highest is Mount Everest standing at 8,848 meters tall.

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Top of the world - This makes Everest not only the highest mountain in the Himalayas, but also the highest in the world!

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Conquer - The first people in history to reach the top of Everest were part of the British expedition led by John Hunt in 1953.

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Dangers - But such a challenge does not always end well for adventurers, and many have lost their lives trying to climb it.

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Authorization - Because Mount Everest lies between Nepal and Tibet, climbers need authorization from the government of one of these two countries to climb the mountain.

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Mountain range - In fact, the 15 tallest mountains on the planet are located in the Himalayas, including Mount K2, which is the second highest in the world.

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The most dangerous - Mount K2 is considered the most dangerous mountain in the world.

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Why it's so dangerous - This is because the weather conditions are very unstable, posing a threat to anyone who ventures to climb it.

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White death - The risks of climbing Mount K2 include avalanches and blizzards. Would you try it?

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Growing mountains - Did you know that the Himalayas are still growing?

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The explanation - The Indian tectonic plates are constantly moving towards the Eurasian ones, meaning that the mountain range keeps growing.

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Tragic episode - This tectonic plate movement was the cause of a serious earthquake in Nepal in 2015, which killed thousands of people.

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History - In fact, its the movement of these tectonic plates which first formed the gigantic mountain range about 70 million years ago.

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Ancient? - The Himalayas are actually one of the youngest mountain ranges on Earth.

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Delicacy - Himalayan salt has become increasingly popular in gastronomy around the world.

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Salt - The health benefits of this salt divides opinion. You should consult with your nutritionist before adding it to your diet.

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Ecology - In addition to its vast mountains, the Himalayas are also home to a variety of flora and fauna.

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Green - At the foot of the mountains, for instance, you will find forests.

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Fauna - With regards to the local fauna, a highlight is the beautiful snow leopard.

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Legend - There are also numerous references to a legendary creature: the yeti, also known as Bigfoot or the Abominable Snowman.

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Water - In addition to mountains and forests, the Himalayas are also home to various lakes.

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Largest lake - The Pangong Tso, which lies between China and India, is the largest lake in the region.

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Feeding the rivers - Himalayan glaciers are the source of several important Asian rivers, such as the famous Ganges.

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Important for the population - Over 1 billion people depend on these rivers for water, food and life.

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Himalayas - The Himalayas are a breathtaking natural wonder, aren't they?

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Himalayas - Would you have the courage to climb its mountains? Make sure you are well prepared before you embark on such an adventure.

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