Every December 11, we celebrate International Mountain Day, honoring the majestic peaks that shape our planet and the glaciers that support life. From the rolling Alps to the towering Himalayas, mountains cover nearly a quarter of Earth"s land and host 15% of the world"s population and nearly half of its biodiversity hotspots. Mount Everest, the world"s highest peak at over 29,000 feet, stands as a symbol of human aspiration and natural beauty. Its glaciers feed rivers sustaining millions, showing that mountains are more than scenery—they are lifelines.
International Mountain Day
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Wheels up in Beijing
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Trunks stick together
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Mediterranean red sea stars
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Kings of the Kalahari
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Clouds over the River of Grass
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Autumnal equinox
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Oh, to sleep under the northern lights
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International Lighthouse Lightship Weekend
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Is that a face in the sand?
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Tokyo welcomes a futuristic new art museum
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A sizzling summit hides in the clouds
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Going with the floe
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Craig Goch Dam in the Elan Valley of Wales
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Hohenzollern Castle near Stuttgart, Germany
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Vote!
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A little bit of Wonderland in New York City
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Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Virginia
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Happy Fathers Day!
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Amphitheatre of El Jem, Tunisia
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A crane for good luck in today’s big game
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Lake Magadi, Kenya
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Composite of photographs from the Apollo 15 mission
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Przewalskis horses, Hustai National Park, Mongolia
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World Rainforest Day
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World Whale Day
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The ruins of Italica, Andalusia, Spain
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Let the harvest begin
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The globe skimmers return
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Happy Boxing Day!
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Night view of the RMS Queen Mary, Long Beach, California
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