Claim: Does Mount Everest grow taller every year?

Mount Everest does grow taller every year, primarily due to geological processes such as isostatic rebound. This claim is supported by studies published in reputable sources like Nature Geoscience, which indicate a growth rate of approximately 2 mm per year. While some may dispute the exact figures or the implications of this growth, the consensus among geologists is that Everest's height is indeed increasing over time due to these natural phenomena. The evidence strongly supports the claim, indicating a clear trend of growth over thousands of years. The models diverge sharply — treat this as higher-uncertainty. Perplexity comes in highest (95%), while Gemini is lowest (50%). OpenAI expresses higher confidence than Gemini on this claim. While the evidence strongly supports that Mount Everest grows taller each year, some sources may question the consistency of the growth rate or the long-term implications of geological changes. However, these concerns do not significantly alter the overall understanding that Everest is indeed growing due to isostatic rebound and erosion processes. The scientific consensus remains that the mountain's height is increasing, albeit with some variability in the exact measurements reported by different studies.