How Tall Is Mount Everest REALLY?

Short Wave

We talk about the ridiculously complicated science involved in measuring Mount Everest with NPR international correspondent Lauren Frayer. And we'll hear why the height of the world's highest peak is ever-changing.

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2020-11-27 13 min

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