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When Two Become One
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Published December 24, 2013
Volcanic activity may soon fuse a newly formed island to its neighbor Nishino-shima.
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New Island in the Ring of Fire
Published December 18, 2013
The EO-1 satellite captures a view of the new volcanic island that formed in November 2013 near Nishino-shima Volcano.
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K2
Published December 9, 2013
Located on the border of Pakistan and China, K2 is the jewel of the Karakoram Range.
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Kangchenjunga
Kangchenjunga, the third tallest peak in the world, is the most easterly of the eight-thousanders.
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Lhotse
Despite being the fourth tallest mountain in the world, Lhotse is often overshadowed by its taller neighbor Mount Everest, which lies just a few kilometers to the north.
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Makalu
Makalu is a pyramid-shaped mountain in Nepal, just 20 kilometers (12 miles) southeast of Mount Everest.
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Cho Oyu
Meaning “Goddess of Turquoise” in Tibetan, Cho Oyu is the sixth tallest mountain in the world.
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Dhaulagiri
Known as the “White Mountain,” Dhaulagiri is the seventh tallest mountain in the world.
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Manaslu
Manaslu, the eight tallest peak in the world, sits about 35 kilometers (21 miles) east of Annapurna in Nepal.
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Nanga Parbat
Nanga Parbat is the ninth tallest mountain in the world, but it is one of the most alluring for both mountain climbers and scientists.
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Gasherbrum I
Known until recently as Hidden Peak, Gasherbrum I is the eleventh tallest mountain on Earth.
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