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The 1996 Mount Everest disaster refers to the events of 10-11 May 1996, when 8 people were caught in a blizzard and died on Mount Everest during summit attempts. In the entire season, fifteen people died trying to reach the summit, making it the deadliest single year in Mount Everest's history. The disaster gained wide publicity and raised questions about the commercialization of Everest.

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What happened on the Mt Everest expedition in 1996?

The 1996 Mount Everest disaster refers to the events of 10-11 May 1996, when 8 people were caught in a blizzard and died on Mount Everest during summit attempts. In the entire season, fifteen people died trying to reach the summit, making it the deadliest single year in Mount Everest's history. The disaster gained wide publicity and raised questions about the commercialization of Everest.


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Where in the world is Mt. Everest?

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