Asia, home to the world’s tallest peaks, is a paradise for mountain enthusiasts. While the intimidating heights of the Himalayas dominate the landscape, the continent also boasts a range of accessible ...

This is how the mountains of the Himalayas in Asia were formed. The Andes are the world's longest mountain range. This causes lava to erupt out of the gap that is left. As it cools down ...

In 2018, researchers discovered a fortified promontory between two deep gorges in the Caucasus Mountains, which serves as a boundary between Europe and Asia. The site had both and inner and outer ...

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The second edition of the Piolet d'Or Asia now has its winners: the Koreans Sim Kwang Sik, Kang Yongsun and Joo MinSu won the Asian "Golden Ice axe" for their first ascent of the Garmush West Face, ...