The Highest Number of Deaths Recorded at Everest
Mount Everest, the highest mountain in the world, has concluded its deadliest climbing season in history. The Highest Number of Deaths Recorded at Everest : A very sad record. : The number of deaths in the year 2023 was 80.
On the mountain where the summit was first reached 70 years ago, a record-breaking 18 people lost their lives this year.
It was noted that acute mountain sickness, caused by the decrease in air pressure and the reduction of oxygen levels at high altitudes, accounted for approximately half of the deaths.
Another cause of the fatalities was attributed to the unpredictable weather conditions on the mountain.
With the casualties in 2023, the total number of lives lost in the climbing history of Everest reached 317.
The previous record, with 17 deaths, was recorded in the 2014 season.
The Guardian, a UK-based newspaper, reported in May that the Nepalese government granted climbing permits to 479 people for Everest this year.
Ang Norbu, the President of the Nepal National Mountain Guides Association, stated in an interview with the newspaper that inexperienced climbers were increasingly coming to the region each year, and individuals with no experience were attempting to climb to the summit.
Climbing Everest without a permit from the Nepalese government is not allowed. The permit, which can be obtained by paying $15,000, is one of the significant sources of income for the Asian country.
Experts and experienced climbers note that in recent years, Everest has been viewed as a tourism route, and thrill-seeking individuals pay guides up to $60,000 to reach the summit.
The World’s Largest Mountain: Everest
Mount Everest, towering at 29,032 feet (8,848 meters), holds the title of the world’s highest peak, straddling the border between Nepal and Tibet in the Himalayas. Climbed for the first time in 1953 by Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay, Everest is a symbol of human triumph over nature. However, scaling Everest is fraught with challenges, including extreme altitude, harsh weather conditions, and treacherous terrain. The climbing season, typically in spring and autumn, attracts adventurers globally. Nepal issues permits to regulate the number of climbers. Despite its allure, Everest faces environmental concerns due to pollution and overcrowding. The ascent involves navigating hazards like the Khumbu Icefall and Hillary Step, making it a perilous yet coveted expedition for those seeking the ultimate mountaineering challenge.
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