An investigation into why Mount Olympus ought to exceed Mount Everest in height

Science · Published 9 October 2026 Swipe more like this →

In short: Stefan and Alexis travel to Olympic National Park in Washington state to investigate the geological mysteries of Mount Olympus and uncover some of the region's most fascinating geological stories.

This video explores the geological history of Olympic National Park, specifically focusing on the intriguing question of why Mount Olympus appears as though it should exceed the height of Mount Everest.

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