Isostatic Rebound | Students of Geography

#ExplainedIn60 | Mount Everest, the world’s tallest mountain standing 5.5 miles (8.85 km) above sea level, is still growing. The peak has been experiencing an additional boost to its height due to a geological process called isostatic rebound. We explain 👆 📹 Vibha Madhava | Indian Express

Randall The Randall Carlson points to research suggesting that earthquakes at the end of the last Ice Age may have been far more powerful than anything recorded in modern history. With deglaciation and isostatic rebound reshaping the planet, seismic events could have exceeded magnitude 11…orders of magnitude stronger than even the largest earthquakes we’ve experienced. It’s a reminder that Earth’s past operated under forces we’re only beginning to understand. Catch the Limitless 2025 Recap episo