China's Memorable Moments from 2005

Qomolangma Remeasured: 8,844m

China announces on October 9, 2005 that the height of Mount Qomolangma (Everest) is 8,844.43 meters above sea level, nearly four meters lower than the last Chinese measurement taken in 1975.

·	Domain Names Related to Earth's Summit Heatedly Registered
·	China Says Mount Qomolangma Stands at 8,844.43 Meters
·	First Monitoring and Research Station at Mt. Qomolangma
·	Researchers Reach Highest Peak
·	World Roof Still Young in Geological Age
·	Mount Qomolangma Ascent Hampered by Bad Weather
·	Global Warming Speeds up Glaciers Melting in Mount Qomolangma
·	Geographers Ready to Remeasure Mt. Everest

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