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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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How many people have died trying to summit mount Everest?
There has been around 265 people die on Mount Everest while trying to reach or return from the highest summit in the world. The most famous two are George Mallory and Andrew Irvine. Many of their body's are in view from the route used to ascend and descend from the summit.
Was Edmud Hillary the first man to reach Everest's summit?
He and his Sherpa guide Tenzing Norgay are the first people confirmed to have reached Everest's summit. There is a possibility that someone reached the summit before them, but there is no conclusive evidence.
When did Mount Everest first form?
Mt Everest was formed about 60 million years ago , But still grows at a rate of 2.4 inches a year
Did you get an F in math? If Everest grew at an average rate of 2.4 inches a year than it took about 2500 years to reach 29,028.9 ft
How and when was Mount Everest created?
It is thought that the summit of Mount Everest started at the bottom of the ancient Tethys Sea, the motion of the Indian sub continental 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.
Date of birth of bachendri pal?
Bachendri Pal was born on 24 May 1954 in a village named Nakuri in Uttarakashi District of Garhwal
How much does it cost to climn mount Everest?
To climb on Mount Everest today in 2015 will cost you a lot of money. You need a permit, lots of mountaineering clothing and equipment. The top company's that do expeditions on Mount Everest usually charge anything between £35,000 and £60,000 (British Pounds). You can pay less if you shop around but it might not offer the same quality or safety you require.
How many people try to climb mount Everest each year?
Every year there are around 300 to 400 people who have climbed to the summit of Mount Everest. Many more try but fail.
How long does it take you to get to the top of Mt. Everest?
The amount of time spent on the summit of Mount Everest depends on lots of things, like what the weather is like, how the climbers is feeling etc.
One climber did stay for a long time,
Bhakta Kumar Rai from Nepal spent 32 hours on top of Mount Everest. He reached the top at 5:30am on May 20th 2011 and stayed there till 1pm the next day. In that time he mediated for 27 hours for world peace.
Mount Everest's height above sea level?
The height of Mount Everest the highest mountain in the world above sea level is 8,848 meters or 29,029 feet.
How many days to climb everest?
To reach the summit of Mount Everest can take anywhere between 4 to 8 weeks. You have to allow time for your body to acclimatize to the high altitude by climbing high then descending low, then you must wait for the right weather window to allow you to climb to the summit and back safely.
What time did Edmund Hillary start to climb Everest?
The British Mount Everest expedition that Edmund Hillary was a member of reached base camp on the 12th April 1953. They would have rested for a few days before starting on there climb of the mountain.
Is there snow all year round on mount Everest?
Yes. And the permanent snow fields are sometimes called glaciers.
The altitude is high enough -- making the temperature permanently below freezing -- so that whatever moisture is in the air falls or collects as snow or ice crystals.
Do you need a guide to climb Mount Everest?
Someone who takes you to the summit of Mount Everest or any high mountain is usually called just a 'Guide'.
Who is the youngest person to climb mount snowden?
Gavin Odem summited Mt. Fuji at the age of 6 years 17 days old. On 31 AUG 2011 Ashley Abigail Mendez summited Mt. Fuji at the age of 2 years old assisted by her dad.
Recently Kevin Kaska at the age of 1 year,4 month and 7 days climb Mount Fuji with the help of his daddy on Aug 4, 2014.
Is mount Everest the tallest mountain above see level?
Yes Measured at 29,028 feet (8848 m) above sea level
How many different countries did the climbers of mt Everest come from?
3,050 people have climbed Mt. Everest.
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Tim McCartney-Snape - 1984 - Australia
Greg Mortimer - 1984 - Australia
Mike Groom - 1994 - Australia
Lincoln Hall - 2006 - Australia
Fiona Adler - 2006 - Australia
What is the habitat of Mount Everest?
Due to the fact that the climate on Mount Everest is so harsh, it is no surprise that very little lives on the mountain itself. However, there are some things that have been found on Everest. Of course, the vast majority of these things have been found at the bottom of the mountain, but some are surprisingly much higher up.
The Euophrys omnisuperstes is a small jumping spider that lives 22,000ft up Mount Everest.
The Bar-Headed Goose has been seen flying around Everest at up to thirty thousand feet.
Another bird that has been known to survive on Everest is the Chough, this bird has been seen as high as 7,920 meters.
Because of the harsh conditions and the fact that practically everything is frozen, it is no surprise that very few plants are designed to survive and thrive in such conditions. However, one plant that has been found on Mount Everest is the Allium Hybrid.
What clothing would you need to climb mount Everest?
A chair would be nice. Oh, and a computer, and a hamburger with cheese and onions and fries and ketchup and cheese and pickles and lettuce and tomatoes and some mayo. Maybe some extra crap on the side too. Maybe some clothes. Maybe. OH - you should bring a helmet and water and food. YES.
Who has climbed the mount Everest for maximum number of time?
Apa Sherpa has climbed Mount Everest the most times, he has reached the summit 21 times
What kind of birds are on Mount Everest?
The Bar-Headed Goose has been seen flying around Everest at up to thirty thousand feet.
Another bird that has been known to survive on Everest is the Chough, this bird has been seen as high as 7,920 meters.
How big is mount Everest in kilometers?
it is 8848 metres high but its increasing by 3cm every year due to the Indian continent plate clashing into the other plate opposite it. this is what supposed to have created the himalayers.
