The forming of Mt. Everest was a long process. It took nearly 80 million years for it to become what it is today. Mt. Everest first started to form when India moved north toward Asia. When India collided with Asia, instead Asia of pushing it down, India stacked up to form the Himalayas. Earth’s crust is constantly moving, creating mountains like Mt. Everest. Now you know the process of how Mt. Everest and the Himalayas formed. There are many dangers to consider when climbing Mt. Everest. Frostbite can occur when climbing Mt Everest because of the low temperatures, caused by the high altitude. Snow blindness is also a danger of climbing Mt. Everest. Snow Blindness causes your cornea to burn and temporarily lose sight, the reason Snow Blindness
