Explore our world from within as you lead young scientists on a thrilling adventure. Pupils examine the location of plate boundaries to determine earthquake and volcano distribution around the globe and explore the cause of hot spots in...

Detailed and thorough information about the Himalaya Mountains. Learn all about this mighty mountain chain and its diverse environment.

This site from Mountains Magnificent for learning about the culture, trails, and atmosphere of the Himalaya Mountains.

This site from the U.S. Geological Survey explains how the Himalayas were formed by plate-tectonic forces. Includes a nice map to help visualize the theory.

Use this site to learn more about the tallest mountain in the world. This page is part of an entire site dedicated to Mount Everest.

Describes the geography of the Himalayas.

Explains what is meant by the Theory of Continental Drift, its earliest proponents, the stages of continental drift, the causes related to tectonic plate movement, the evidence that has been found, and how the Himalaya Mountains offer...

Details about Godwin-Austen's geographic explorations, especially in the Himalayas where he was considered one of the greatest mountaineers of his time.