mountain range
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Scientists say the Himalayas, the world's highest mountain range, are warming rapidly as global temperatures rise, accelerating glacier melt.
From Barron's ● Sep. 2, 2026
The steep slopes and lush valleys below the Himalayan mountain range — home to many of the world’s highest peaks and remaining glaciers — are especially vulnerable to flooding and landslides.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 27, 2026
According to the researchers, the rugged landscape naturally separates its populations across the mountain range, which could make the species especially vulnerable if its habitat faces additional pressure.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 24, 2026
The mountaineers were climbing Broad Peak, the 12th-highest mountain in the world at 26,400 feet, part of the Karakoram mountain range.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
In so doing, they found an even bigger surprise: the mightiest and most extensive mountain range on Earth was–mostly–underwater.
From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson
