25 Years After Deadly Disaster, Climate Change May Make Everest More Dangerous Than Ever

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By Melissa SmithMay 11, 2021, 10:33 am217 pts
On May 10, 1996, an unexpected storm engulfed the summit of Mt. Everest, killing eight climbers. At the time, it was the deadliest disaster in the mountain's history. Twenty-five years later, scientists and the mountaineering community are still taking steps toward safer expeditions. But with the climate crisis…

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