Standing at 29,029 feet, Mount Everest is the tallest mountain in the world. But in 2015,a deadly event occurred that changed the future of climbing Everest forever.
June 25,2015. A 7.8 magnitude earthquake strikes the capital of Nepal,Kathmandu,Everest being approximately 140 miles east of the epicenter. Avalanches started near base camp on Everest while people ran for cover from the snow,wind,and rocks. 19 died and 120 were injured. The identified people were five climbers and ten sherpas. Most injuries were caused by wind blast of Pumori and associated impact with rocks. There were smaller avalanches on the north side of the mountain but no injuries were reported.
It was also the same spot an avalanche killed 16 sherpas
June 25,2015. A 7.8 magnitude earthquake strikes the capital of Nepal,Kathmandu,Everest being approximately 140 miles east of the epicenter. Avalanches started near base camp on Everest while people ran for cover from the snow,wind,and rocks. 19 died and 120 were injured. The identified people were five climbers and ten sherpas. Most injuries were caused by wind blast of Pumori and associated impact with rocks. There were smaller avalanches on the north side of the mountain but no injuries were reported.
It was also the same spot an avalanche killed 16 sherpas