Scientists say that the world’s tallest mountain, Mount Everest, may once have been located beneath the ocean millions of years ago. Research suggests that the Himalayas were once covered by an ancient sea known as the Tethys Ocean.
According to scientists, this sea existed millions of years ago before the land slowly rose to form the massive mountain range seen today. Evidence for this theory comes from the discovery of marine fossils found in the rocks of Mount Everest. These fossils belong to sea organisms that once lived in the ancient ocean.
Researchers say the presence of these fossils strongly supports the idea that parts of today’s land were once under the sea. The findings provide valuable clues about how the Earth’s surface has changed over millions of years.
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