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Scientists: Mt. Everest Only 29,017 Feet
Yahoo News ^
| 10/9/05
| AP
Posted on 10/09/2005 10:31:05 AM PDT by wagglebee
The world's highest mountain, Mount Everest, is 12 feet shorter than previously thought, Chinese scientists who measured the peak earlier this year said Sunday.
Their survey determined that the mountain was 29,017 feet, or 12 feet smaller than it was measured to be 30 years ago, said Chen Bangzhu, a spokesman with the Chinese State Bureau of Surveying and Mapping.
The survey was carried out by a team of 50 Chinese experts in May, Chen said at a press conference.
The new figure is based on the "most elaborate and precise data ever obtained by Chinese or foreign scientists," said Chen.
Chen said the data did not mean the mountain had shrunk since it was last measured, but that previous measurements were less accurate.
A 1975 Chinese survey determined that the mountain was 29,029 feet high. Other estimates put its height at 29,035-feet.
Everest's peak lies on the border between China and Nepal, with climbers providing a large source of income for people on both sides.
TOPICS: Extended News; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: china; mounteverest; nepal; tallestmountain
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I wonder how long it will be before Bush and global warming are blamed for this.
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posted on
10/09/2005 10:31:08 AM PDT
by
wagglebee
To: wagglebee
To: wagglebee
women and minorities affected most
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posted on
10/09/2005 10:32:26 AM PDT
by
frankiep
To: wagglebee
I wonder how long it will be before Bush and global warming are blamed for this.They haven't been already?
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posted on
10/09/2005 10:33:20 AM PDT
by
EGPWS
To: wagglebee
Oh man, you read my mind.
Scary how predictable these people can be sometimes, isn't it?
To: frankiep
women and minorities affected most...
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Yep, and Karl Rove design the scheme, and Bush approved it!!!
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posted on
10/09/2005 10:34:15 AM PDT
by
EagleUSA
To: frankiep
women and minorities affected mostOh, oh, a congressional panel better be put together!
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posted on
10/09/2005 10:35:03 AM PDT
by
EGPWS
To: wagglebee
The new figure is based on the "most elaborate and precise data ever obtained by Chinese or foreign scientists," said Chen.I thought the most elaborate and precise data ever obtained by Chinese or foreign scientists was the warhead technology sold by the Clintons.
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posted on
10/09/2005 10:35:12 AM PDT
by
ovrtaxt
(Relying on the MSM for news is like using suppositories for recreational purposes.)
To: EagleUSA
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posted on
10/09/2005 10:35:18 AM PDT
by
Mike Darancette
(Mesocons for Rice '08)
To: wagglebee
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posted on
10/09/2005 10:36:30 AM PDT
by
Atlas Sneezed
(Your FRiendly FReeper Patent Attorney)
To: EGPWS; frankiep; EagleUSA
Halliburton removed 12 feet of Everest, it was a no bid contract.
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posted on
10/09/2005 10:36:54 AM PDT
by
wagglebee
("We are ready for the greatest achievements in the history of freedom." -- President Bush, 1/20/05)
To: wagglebee
Scientists: Mt. Everest Only 29,017 Feet Oh. Is that all?
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posted on
10/09/2005 10:37:05 AM PDT
by
SaveTheChief
("I can't wait until I'm old enough to feel ways about stuff." - Phillip J. Fry)
To: ovrtaxt
I thought the most elaborate and precise data ever obtained by Chinese or foreign scientists was the warhead technology sold by the Clintons. No, that was just the most inexpensive.
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posted on
10/09/2005 10:38:00 AM PDT
by
wagglebee
("We are ready for the greatest achievements in the history of freedom." -- President Bush, 1/20/05)
To: wagglebee
Somebody should just get a decent yardstick at Home Depot and double-check their work. ;)
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posted on
10/09/2005 10:38:10 AM PDT
by
Mr. Jeeves
(Speaking several languages is an asset; keeping your mouth shut in one is priceless.)
To: wagglebee
Mount Everest, is 12 feet shorter than previously thought Well, then, here I come! Now where's my rope?
To: wagglebee
He wouldn't have to take the blame if he'd only signed the Kyoto Accord!
/s
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posted on
10/09/2005 10:38:51 AM PDT
by
scott7278
(Singles of FR, Unite!)
To: wagglebee
Halliburton removed 12 feet of Everest, it was a no bid contract. LoL!
Now the s**t's gonna' hit the fan!
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posted on
10/09/2005 10:38:52 AM PDT
by
EGPWS
To: All
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posted on
10/09/2005 10:39:38 AM PDT
by
Brad’s Gramma
(Keeping an eye on the Sidebeer Moderator)
To: Beelzebubba
No, no, no, that is crazy talk. It can't be global shortening. This is what is called "the big crunch". It is the opposite of "the big bang" which started the Universe. The reason that it is happening now instead of in ka-gillions of years from now like the scientists predicted is because of all of the horrible things that Bush and Rove have done to the precious Earth and the solar system in general. Note that Mars is warming up too, this is the sign of the "big crunch" as well.
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posted on
10/09/2005 10:40:17 AM PDT
by
Laz711
(Fear is the Mind Killer)
To: EGPWS
Yep! It was full of asbestos too!
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posted on
10/09/2005 10:40:17 AM PDT
by
wagglebee
("We are ready for the greatest achievements in the history of freedom." -- President Bush, 1/20/05)
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