July 18, 2023
By Sonakshi Kandhari Govind Kolady
The world’s deadliest mountains are also called ‘eight thousanders’ because of their height. But it's not just their height that makes them deadly. Read on to learn about the dangers that these 10 world’s deadliest mountains harbour.
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The world’s tallest one, but that’s not the only reason to fear it. Its temperature goes dangerously low, as low as −76° F. Over 310 people have lost their lives here.
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Located in the middle of nowhere, this mountain is treacherous with unwanted avalanches and snowfall. Hence, it's no surprise that 52 people lost their lives here.
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Tread carefully! This mountain is characterised by steep ridges. Steer clear of the death zone because there is high oxygen deprivation in the area, which has robbed people of their lives. The count is 91 so far.
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Getting caught in their avalanches is a life-threatening experience. Even its icy slopes, unpredictable weather and high altitude are lethal. So far, there have been 85 deaths.
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Don’t take this one lightly, because reaching its peak is impossible without prior experience in high-altitude mountaineering. Its climate is comparatively less harsh than other mountains, but 84 lives have been lost so far.
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Climbing this mountain is difficult because of the unpredictable weather and rickety pathways. Despite the fact that the fatality rate has decreased, 73 people have died so far.
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Towering high up, it’s the world’s third-tallest mountain. Its steep ledges pose a threat to campers. About 58 deaths have occurred so far.
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Not just the mountain, but even the road that leads to it is scary. The oxygen level is dangerously low, and the steepness is high. It has claimed 52 lives.
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The four-sided-pyramid-shaped view of this mountain is breathtaking, but don’t allow this beauty to deceive you. Its harsh weather and avalanches have taken the lives of 40 people.
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Also known as K5, this is, in comparison to the others, a remote one. It tests mountaineers’ endurance with unexplored routes and has claimed 34 lives so far.
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