All About Mount Everest's "Death Zone"
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The "Death Zone" refers to the area of Mount Everest starting from an elevation of above 8,000 metres.
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It is the zone where most deaths have occurred during Everest expeditions.
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Oxygen Levels are substantially low in this zone due to which climbers are advised not to stay for too long.
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Minute by minute, the body begins to perish in this zone. Cells begin deteriorating.
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One of the major risk factors in this zone is the risk of frostbite. Temperatures here are said to fall below -30 degrees Celsius.
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Since the zone starts at about 8,000 metres, helicopters cannot reach there, leading to a lack of medical assistance or quick rescue.
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Aside from altitude, climbers in and around the death zone must also deal with increased UV radiation, which can harm eyesight by reflecting off snow and ice.
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Many of those who die here remain on the mountain forever.
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