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Mount Everest
Mount Everest is the world's tallest mountain at 8,848 meters (29,029 ft). It is located in the Himalayas in Asia.
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Who were the first men to climb everest?
The first known ascent was on 29 May 1953 by Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay.
Who were the first to reach the summit of mount Everest?
The first Indian man and Indian woman to reach the summit of Mount Everest were:
Man: A.S Cheema
Date: 20th May 1965
Leader: Mohan S. Kohli
Woman: Bachendri Pal
Date: 23rd May 1984
Leader: Darshan K.Khullar
Who was the youngest girl to climb mount Everest at the age of thirteen?
There has been no 13 year old girl climb Mount Everest.
There has been a 13 year old boy though:
American teenager Jordan Romero became the youngest climber to summit Mount Everest at the age of 13 on the 22nd May 2010
Why do people like to climb mount Everest?
We climb Mount Everest for many reasons, these might include one or more of the following I have listed below:
Because it has been a life long dream
Maybe to see how far you can push your body and mind beyond its comfort zone
For the challenge
Perhaps you are a born risk taker and enjoy beating the odds
For the experience
Being obsessed with the mountain
You enjoy mountaineering
For the adventure
To prove to yourself that anything is possible if you try
It is my job, I am a mountain guide/leader
Climbing for charity
She is alive and well!
Last year Bachendri Pal along with Premlata Agarwal and a group of ace climbers, which includes Mt. Everest summiteers have quietly arrived in Uttarkashi and carried out relief and rescue operations in the remotest high altitude villages of the Himalayas that have been ravaged in the 2013 North India floods,
Who went with sir Edmund Hillary when he climbed mount Everest?
The 1953 expedition was made up by John Hunt, George Band, Thomas Bourdillon, Charles Evans, Alfred Gregory, George Lowe, Wilfrid Noyce, Griffith Pugh, Thomas Stobart, Michael Ward, Michael Westmacott , Charles Wylie and many Sherpa's and Porters all helped put Hillary and Tenzing on the summit of Mount Everest.
Mount Everest is sacred to most everyone on the Himalayan Mountain Range because of the height of the peak. Many religions in the Himalayans believe that the mountain is the fastest way to God because of its height. Many Native American groups also believe that a mountain is sacred, and most likely believed that Mount Everest was sacred. The Tibetans referred to the mountain as the "Holy Mother."
How is it possible that fossils have been on top of Mount Everest?
There are sea fossils on Mount Everest because it is thought that the summit of Mount Everest started at the bottom of the ancient Tethys Sea, the motion of the Indian subcontinental plate and the urasian continental plate colliding, about 30 - 50 million years ago, caused the mountain to rise up and become the highest mountain on the Earth.
What natural resources are on Mount Everest?
No scientific research has been conducted on Everest to find out, but lets hope someone does that soon.. Cause I need some homework answers, Now!
Why do people die after coming down from mount Everest?
The most common reasons for deaths on Mount Everest are falling, avalanches, falling rocks, low oxygen levels, tiredness and the extreme weather change.
How many people visit Canterbury cathedral every year?
Canterbury Cathedral in Canterbury, Kent, is one of the oldest and most famous Christian structures in England UK. Every year many thousands of local people and tourist visit the Cathedral.
Are the dead bodies are still on mount Everest?
There are just over 200 corpes on the slopes of Mount Everest. The bodies that remain on Mount Everest are literally still frozen in the exact place that they died and many are perfectly preserved due to the icy conditions.
Read the article in the link to find out why the bodies are left there.
Who was the first 2 men to climb mt everest?
Edmund Hillary, shortly followed by Tenzing Norgay were the first to reach the summit of Mount Everest, they did so on the 29th May 1953 at 11.30 in the morning.
How warm does mount Everest get?
The warmest month on Mount Everest is July, the average temperature at the summit is -19 Celsius. The coldest month is January were the temperature on the summit can be around -30 and -60 Celsius.
The highest mountain in the world, Mount Everest is located on the border of Nepal and Tibet in the Himalayan mountains. It can be found at these coordinates 27°59′17″N 86°55′31″E 27°59′17″N 86°55′31″E
What are the coordinates at the summit of Mount Everest?
The coordinates for Mount Everest are: 27°59′17″N 86°55′31″E
How far did Emund Hillary climb Mount Everest?
They set up their base camp in March 1953. The final climb was May 28 and they reached the top at 11:30 am.
What contenint is mount Everest located and what country?
Mount Everest is located on the border of Nepal and Tibet
What atmospheric layer is the summit of Mount Everest?
The Qomolangma Formation, otherwise known as the 'Jolmo Lungama Formation', consists of layers of Ordovician limestone and recrystallized dolomite, along with siltstone and laminae, together forming colours ranging from white to dark gray. Starting at 8,600 meters above sea level (above Yellow Band), the Qomolangma Formation ends at the summit.
When Jon Krakauer climb Mount Everest?
Jon Krakauer reached the summit of Mount Everest on the 10th May 1996
Who was the fatest person to climb mount Everest?
No famous people have been on Mount Everest. Most climbers who have been on Mount Everest and reached its summit then tend to become well known in their country and the mountaineering world. Some even become famous after their climb.
What 4 flags did Hillary and Tensing raise on the summit of Everest?
The 4 flags that Hillary and Tensing erected on the summit of Everest were the flags of Nepal, United Kingdom, India and the United Nations.
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