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Yes, some people are extremely affected by altitude sickness and cannot remain at their duty stations. Altitude sickness, however, does not strike all workers or scientists.
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What is the name of the two far end poles of magnet?
North pole, and south pole.North pole, and south pole.North pole, and south pole.North pole, and south pole.
When you stand facing south you are looking towards the?
south pole
Is Antarctic north pole or south pole?
The South Pole is an imaginary spot on the continent of Antarctica. You are getting confused by the over use of the terms North and South Poles as regions, when we should be using Arctic for the North, and Antarctic for the South.
What Location is at 90 Latitude?
The North Pole is at 90 North & the South Pole is at 90 South.
Is the South Pole in the Arctic?
No. The South Pole is in the Antarctic. The North Pole is in the Arctic.
What causes altitude sickness?
Altitude sickness is caused by changes in the distribution of oxygen and pressure. The symptoms of altitude sickness resemble those of a cold.
What is the danger of altitude sickness at 7900 Ft.?
elevation and altitude sickness? Aspen? A concern?
What is altitude sickness in mount Everest?
You can learn about Altitude Sickness on Mount Everest at the link provided.
Why do we get altitude sickness?
Altitude sickness occurs when people increase altitude too quickly. What is the cause of altitude sickness? Acute mountain sickness is caused by reduced air pressure and lower oxygen levels at high altitudes. The faster you climb to a high altitude, the more likely you will get acute mountain sickness. You are at higher risk for acute mountain sickness if: You live at or near sea level and travel to a high altitude. Oct 16, 2017
How is altitude treated?
Altitude sickness can be treated with oxygen therapy
What major syndromes are catagorized as altitude sickness?
There are three major clinical syndromes that fall under the heading of altitude sickness: acute mountain sickness (AMS), high-altitude pulmonary edema (HAPE), and high-altitude cerebral edema (HACE).
What altitude do you get altitude sickness?
The lowest recorded case of serious altitude sickness (HAPE) was at 2500m in a climber in Japan. However, most people need to travel above 3000m and stay there for at least 12 hours before symptoms of altitude sickness develop.
What happens when A high altitude wind system is traveling south from the Equator toward the South Pole?
be deflected to the east by the Earth's spin.
Can you suffer altitude sickness in Bhutan?
no
What does altitude sickness do?
Altitude sickness reduces the amount of oxygen in the brain, causing such symptoms as dizziness, shortness of breath, and mental confusion
How many degrees of altitude are between the North and South pole?
When you stand at the North Pole, you stand on the ice frozen over the Arctic Ocean -- sea level. When you stand at the South Pole, you stand on the continent of Antarctica and about 9,000 feet of ice.
Are there any statistics for Altitude sickness?
no. it is not preventable.
