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The Mt. Erebus disaster occurred on November 28, 1979, because the wrong coordinates were put into the planes computer navigation system. It was flying low for sightseeing purposes because it was thought to be on the correct path. The pilots could not see the mountain due to white out conditions.
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What is being done to prevent the Mt Erebus disaster from happening again?
There are no commercial flights near this volcano: logistical flights are never flown near Mt Erebus.
Does mt erebus have trees on it?
no, Mt Erebus does not have trees on it
How many bodies were unidentified in the mt Erebus accidents?
In the 1979 Mount Erebus disaster, which involved a McDonnell Douglas DC-10 aircraft crashing into the volcano in Antarctica, 257 people lost their lives. Of these, 50 bodies were never positively identified due to the conditions of the crash and the recovery efforts.
How tall is Mt Erebus in feet?
Mt. Erebus is 12,448 ft.
How much deaths did mt erebus cause?
There is no permanent population near Mt Erebus: no one dies when it erupts.
What country is mt erebus in?
mt erebus is in antarctica, on the ross ice shelf
What is the area of mt erebus?
Mt Erebus lies on Ross Island, Antarctica, in that area.
Why is it dangerous to climb mt erebus?
Mt Erebus is extremely remote, high and an active volcano.
Where is mt erebus located?
Mount Erebus is located in Antarctica.
Where in the world is Mt Erebus?
mt. Erebus is located in Antarctica, so i guess you're not the only one who can't find it
When are the best months to climb mt erebus?
Mt Erebus is extremely remote, and is an active volcano. There are no 'best months' to climb this mountain.
What is the climate around mt erebus like?
Mr Erebus lies in a polar climate.
