The icy slopes of Mount Everest have seen hundreds of deaths
in the years since 1922, when seven people perished during the British Mount
Everest Expedition.
An April 18 avalanche claimed at least 12 lives, in what may
be the single deadliest climbing event in the history of the world's tallest
mountain (29,029 feet). The death toll may rise, because other climbers are
still missing, according to the BBC.
All of the deceased were guides from the ethnic Sherpa
community, who were securing ropes for the start of the spring climbing season.
And many Sherpas insist that Mount Everest and other mountains in the area have
become more dangerous because of climate change.
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http://www.weather.com/news/science/environment/climate-change-blame-mount-everest-avalanche-20140421
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