MinuteEarth
How Tall Can Mountains Be?
What is the maximum height for a mountain on Earth!? And why?
Be Smart
Why No One Can Agree What’s REALLY the Tallest Mountain
What's the tallest mountain on Earth? It might seem like an easy question to answer, but in reality it's one that brings up more NEW questions than answers. It turns out that the way we measure mountains rests on a lot of approximations,...
SciShow
Everest Doesn’t Always Feel Like the Tallest Mountain
Mount Everest is unquestionably the highest point on earth, but it doesn't always feel that way.
Crash Course Kids
Normal Stuff in Not-So-Normal Places
So, what happens to normal stuff (like water) when it goes to not so normal places? What happens if you take a glass of water to the top of Mt. Everest? Or Space? In this episode of Crash Course Kids, Sabrina shows us how matter is...
SciShow
How Tall Can Mountains Get?
The Himalayas are well known for containing the highest elevations on Earth, but can they get higher or is there something putting a stop to their lofty pursuits?
Bozeman Science
The Respiratory System
Paul Andersen starts this video with a description of the respiratory surface. He explains how worms, insects, fish and mammals take in oxygen and release carbon dioxide. He then tours the major organs of the respiratory system; from the...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: How high altitude affects your body | Andrew Lovering
If you teleported from sea level to the top of Mount Everest, things would go bad fast. At an altitude of 8,848 meters, you would likely suffocate in minutes. However, for people that make this journey over the course of a month, it's...
SciShow
Everest Doesn’t Always Feel Like the Tallest Mountain
Mount Everest is unquestionably the highest point on earth, but it doesn't always feel that way.
MinuteEarth
How Tall Can Mountains Be?
What is the maximum height for a mountain on Earth!? And why?
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Why is Mount Everest so tall? - Michele Koppes
At 8,850 meters above sea level, Qomolangma, also known as Mount Everest, has the highest altitude on the planet. But how did this towering formation get so tall? Michele Koppes peers deep into our planet's crust, where continental...
Curated Video
Landmarks - Mount Everest
MOUNT EVEREST REVERED BY ALL WHO SEE IT. EVEREST STANDS 8048 METRES TALL OR 29 THOUSAND AND 29 FEET AND STRADDLES BOTH THE ANCIENT KINGDOMS OF NEPAL AND TIBET. ITS STATUS AS THE ROOF OF THE WORLD HEIGHTENED THE DESIRE OF MANY TO CONQUER...
Curated Video
Oceans: The Abyss
In the ocean abyss – the deepest of all aquatic ecosystems – life is rare. But a few well-adapted creatures do survive in the most inhospitable habitat on Earth. Biology - Ecosystems - Learning Points. The abyssopelagic zone (or the...
Curated Video
The world's highest hospital
Venture to the world’s highest hospital, at Mount Everest's Base Camp. People and places - Physical geography - Mountains Learning Points There is less oxygen available to breathe at the top of a mountain. The Earth's crust is divided up...
Curated Video
Climbing Mount Everest for Kids | Bedtime History
Embark on an awe-inspiring journey through the history of Mount Everest in this thrilling history episode! Discover the legends, triumphs, and challenges surrounding the world's tallest peak. From early explorers to modern mountaineers,...
Wonderscape
Scaling New Heights: Mount Everest and the Aurora Borealis
In this final segment of our journey through the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, we explore two awe-inspiring sights: the towering Mount Everest and the dazzling Aurora Borealis. Learn about the challenges faced by climbers...
Curated Video
Explore The Mountains Of Asia ! | Geography Songs For Kids
Let's learn about the mountains of Asia and why they are important!
Curated Video
Mount Everest: A Historical Journey to the Highest Peak
In 1856 the British colonial powers in India published some results from their Great Trigonometric Survey that put the height of a mountain in the western Himalayas at 8,848 metres. The peak, known as Chomolangma was referred to as Peak...
Curated Video
Big Ideas - Episode 19 - Hillary & Norgay
The big idea to climb the highest mountain in the world had eluded many mountain expeditions until Tensin Norgay and Edmund Hillary became the first to conquer Mount Everest. On May 29, 1953, Norgay and Hillary were the first to...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Cory Richards - The Color of Everything: A Journey to Quiet the Chaos Within
Cory Richards, a former professional mountain climber and National Geographic photographer, has transitioned into writing, focusing on his experiences with mental health. His memoir, "The Color of Everything," delves into his journey...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Cory Richards - Risking My Life in Order to Save It
Cory Richards, a former National Geographic photographer and professional mountain climber, reflects on his experiences summiting Mount Everest without oxygen in 2016. Despite the accomplishment, he realized that his pursuit of climbing,...
Curated Video
Conquering Everest: The Historic Ascent of Hillary and Norgay
The video recounts the historic achievement of Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay, who became the first people to reach the summit of Mount Everest on May 29, 1953. Their successful expedition marked a monumental moment in...
Curated Video
Exploring Mount Everest: The Tallest Mountain in the World
Mount Everest, the tallest mountain in the world, stands majestically in the Himalayas between Nepal and China. Named after Sir George Everest, it has attracted climbers since the early 20th century. Climbing Everest requires skill,...
Curated Video
High Five Facts - Tallest Mountains
This video explores five fun facts about tallest mountains.
Curated Video
I WONDER - What Is The Tallest Mountain In The World?
This video is answering the question of what is the tallest mountain in the world.