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everest basecamp avalanche

Worst Disaster in Everest History | 18 Confirmed Killed at Mt. Everest Base Camp

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Just last year in April we morned the loss of 16 Sherpa on Everest after a large avalanche swept them away in the Khumbu Icefall. It was the worst disaster in Everest history. This past Saturday, a 7.8 earthquake caused rock, ice, and debris to come crashing down on Mt. Everest base camp killing 18 Sherpa and climbers and injuring 61. This is now by far Everest’s worst disaster in history. […]

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SnowBrains | April 27, 2015
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