2014 Mount Everest ice avalanche
Avalanche on Mount Everest / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dear Wikiwand AI, let's keep it short by simply answering these key questions:
Can you list the top facts and stats about 2014 Mount Everest ice avalanche?
Summarize this article for a 10 year old
On 18 April 2014, seracs on the western spur of Mount Everest failed, resulting in an ice avalanche that killed sixteen climbing Sherpas in the Khumbu Icefall. This was the same icefall where the 1970 Mount Everest disaster had taken place. Thirteen bodies were recovered within two days, while the remaining three were never recovered due to the great danger in attempting such an expedition. Many Sherpas were angered by what they saw as the Nepalese government's meager offer of compensation to victims' families, and threatened a protest or strike. On 22 April, the Sherpas announced they would not work on Everest for the remainder of 2014 as a mark of respect for the victims.
Date | 18 April 2014 (2014-04-18) |
---|---|
Time | 06:45 local time (01:00 UTC) |
Location | Khumbu Icefall, Mount Everest |
Coordinates | 27°59′32″N 86°52′38″E |
Cause | Avalanche |
Deaths | 16 |
Non-fatal injuries | 9 |