How high is Mount Everest

Author: Zhao Yahu
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Publish Date: 2005-10-01
Features: Pursue the summit of the Earth, uncover the mysteries of Mount Everest's elevation! This book is a visual and textual introduction to the true nature and entire process of Mount Everest and its elevation measurement after the release of the new elevation data. Just as the 2005 data on the elevation of Mount Everest was recently released, the popular science book "How High Is Mount Everest?" (Illustrated Textbook) was published by the Surveying and Mapping Press and China Map Publishing House. This book presents a comprehensive and detailed account of the geological evolution of Mount Everest and the true nature and process of its elevation measurement from a knowledge perspective, using easy-to-understand language and uniquely crafted photographs.
In June of this year, the fieldwork for the 2005 Mount Everest elevation measurement ended, and the Surveying and Mapping Press and China Map Publishing House seized the opportunity to plan, organize the writing, and publish "How High Is Mount Everest?" as a popular science book. The 2005 Mount Everest elevation re-measurement itself has become a for disseminating scientific knowledge to the public and exploring the mysteries of the Earth. The public value of the 2005 Mount Everest elevation re-measurement has also evolved into a popular science activity for the masses, which is bound to inspire enthusiasm and desire among humans to focus on nature, science, the environment, and life.
Surveying and mapping technology is highly specialized, and how to promote and popularize surveying and mapping knowledge to the general public has always been a challenge. "How High Is Mount Everest?" strives to cater to the general audience, featuring lively content, fashionable formats, rich illustrations, and strong readability, making it a standout in the field of popular science literature. The book is divided into four parts: "Getting to Know Everest," "Understanding Everest," "Climbing Everest," and "Re-measuring Everest," covering history, geography, mountaineering, and technology through nearly 100 concise and engaging articles. These articles introduce knowledge, developments, and stories about Mount Everest, its measurement, and especially the 2005 re-measurement, providing a comprehensive, in-depth, and entertaining exploration.
As everyone knows, Mount Everest is located in the middle section of the Himalayas, straddling the border between Tibet, China, and the Kingdom of Nepal. It is the highest peak in China and the highest peak in the world, renowned as the "Supreme Mountain of Ten Thousand Peaks" and the "Summit of the Earth." It is also called the "Third Pole of the Earth." The entire mountain massif of Mount Everest resembles a gigantic pyramid, majestic and towering into the sky. Its rugged and complex terrain, ever-changing weather, and the long geological, environmental, and species evolution have long been a source of fascination for scientists, explorers, and mountaineers, as well as a focus of attention for geologists, geographers, atmospheric scientists, and geodesists from around the world.
This book is vivid, illustrated, easy to understand, and highly readable, making it an outstanding popular science work in recent years. The authors of this book are all firsthand participants and practitioners of the 2005 Mount Everest elevation measurement. Although they have just descended from Mount Everest and have not yet washed away the fatigue and hardships of their journey, their strong sense of historical responsibility, dedication to their work, and the eager anticipation of society have compelled them to take up their pens without hesitation to introduce Mount Everest to everyone, helping people get to know and understand it.
I believe that by following the authors' climbing journey, readers can fully appreciate the rich scientific knowledge and spiritual nourishment brought by "How High Is Mount Everest?" This book will help us unveil the mysteries of Mount Everest, answer our questions, and immerse us in the world of Mount Everest's extraordinary height.