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19 of the 25 highest mountain peaks in the world are in the Himalayas.

The Deadly Himalayas: How Many People Have Lost Their Lives on the World's Tallest Mountains? In this video, we explore the treacherous and deadly history of mountaineering in the Himalayas, including the number of fatalities that have occurred over the decades. From the early 1900s to the present day, climbers and trekkers have faced extreme altitude, unpredictable weather, and challenging terrain that have claimed the lives of many. Join us as we delve into the statistics, stories, and lessons learned from the Himalayan mountaineering tragedies. https://lnkd.in/gh6-GrcF #Himalayas #Mountaineering #Trekkers #Fatalities #DangerousPeaks #ExtremeAltitude #UnpredictableWeather #ChallengingTerrain #MountEverest #Annapurna #K2 #Nepal #India #Bhutan #China #AdventureTourism #SafetyFirst #RiskManagement #LessonsLearned

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Although I can't say that I have personally seen the change in the Himalayas, as I have only had the blessing to see them for the first time in the last year, I can say that their majesty is worth preserving. Witnessing the beauty of the Himalayas in person, by trekking through its villages and passes, it is heartbreaking to think that climate change will forever change this jewel of our planet. 1.5 degrees is indeed too hot. We need aggressive climate action now. #climatechange #beauty #climatefinance

The 14 highest peaks in the world, all exceeding 8,000 meters, are indeed located within the Himalayan and Karakoram mountain ranges. Here's a list of these incredible peaks along with their locations: Himalayas: Mount Everest (8,848.86 m) - Nepal, China K2 (8,611 m) - Pakistan, China Kangchenjunga (8,586 m) - Nepal, India Lhotse (8,516 m) - Nepal, China Makalu (8,463 m) - Nepal, China Cho Oyu (8,201 m) - Nepal, China Manaslu (8,163 m) - Nepal Dhaulagiri I (8,167 m) - Nepal Annapurna I (8,091 m) - Nepal Nanga Parbat (8,126 m) - Pakistan Karakoram: Gasherbrum I (8,080 m) - Pakistan, China Broad Peak (8,047 m) - Pakistan, China Gasherbrum II (8,035 m) - Pakistan, China Shishapangma (8,027 m) - China These peaks, often referred to as the "eight-thousanders," pose immense challenges for even the most experienced mountaineers due to their extreme altitude, harsh weather conditions, and technical climbing difficulties. Reaching their summits is considered a monumental feat in mountaineering.