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Historical Mount Everest Fatalities
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Individuals who have died while climbing Mount Everest since 1900. Mount Everest stands as the world's highest mountain at 8,848.86 meters (29,031.7 ft), presenting significant hazards to mountaineers. Over 300 fatalities have been recorded during attempts to reach its summit. The primary causes of death include avalanches, falls, serac collapse, exposure, frostbite, and various health problems associated with the extreme mountain conditions. The dataset documents these tragic events, providing insights into the location of death, nationality of the climber, and the expedition name.
Columns
The dataset contains 8 distinct columns:
- No.: A unique numerical identifier for each recorded fatality. This column has 310 valid entries with values ranging from 1 to 310, a mean of 156, and a standard deviation of 89.5.
- Name: The name of the deceased climber. There are 303 unique names among the 310 entries, with "Lhakpa" appearing most frequently (1%).
- Date: The date of the fatality. This column records 196 unique dates across 310 entries. "April 25, 2015" and "April 18, 2014" are the most common dates, each accounting for 5% of entries.
- Age: The age of the climber at the time of death. 160 entries are valid, while 150 (48%) are missing. Ages range from 19 to 85, with a mean of 40.4 and a standard deviation of 12.2.
- Expedition: The name of the expedition the climber was part of. 271 entries are valid, with 39 (13%) missing. There are 141 unique expedition names, and "Adventure Consultants" is the most frequent (4%).
- Nationality: The nationality of the climber. This column has 309 valid entries (1 missing). There are 36 unique nationalities, with "Nepal" being the most common (38%).
- Cause of death: The attributed cause of the fatality. 296 entries are valid, with 14 (5%) missing. There are 77 unique causes, with "Avalanche" (16%) and "Fall" (15%) being the most frequent.
- Location: The specific location on Mount Everest where the death occurred. 291 entries are valid, with 19 (6%) missing. There are 119 unique locations, with "Icefall" (12%) and "Base Camp" (7%) being the most common.
Distribution
The dataset is provided in a CSV format, specifically
mount_everest_deaths.csv, with a size of 32.03 kB. It is structured with 8 columns. There are 310 records for key identifiers like 'No.', 'Name', and 'Date'. However, the number of records with valid data varies for other columns due to instances of missing information; for example, 'Age' has 160 valid records, and 'Expedition' has 271.Usage
This dataset is ideal for a range of applications, including:
- Analysing patterns and trends in Mount Everest climbing fatalities over time.
- Investigating the various factors contributing to deaths, such as location, cause, age, and nationality.
- Conducting risk assessments and developing improved safety protocols for high-altitude mountaineering expeditions.
- Supporting historical research on Everest ascents and the human challenges involved.
- Educational purposes, offering a factual basis for discussions on extreme environments and safety.
Coverage
The dataset's geographic scope is centred on Mount Everest, including specific areas such as the Icefall and Base Camp. It covers fatalities that have occurred since 1900, with dates extending up to 2015, notably April 25, 2015, and April 18, 2014, as frequently observed dates. The demographic coverage includes the nationality of climbers, with a significant representation from Nepal (38%) and India (8%), alongside many other nations. Ages of those documented range from 19 to 85 years. It is important to note varying data availability for certain attributes, with 'Age' having 48% missing values, 'Expedition' 13% missing, 'Cause of death' 5% missing, and 'Location' 6% missing.
License
CC0: Public Domain
Who Can Use It
This dataset is valuable for:
- Mountaineering organisations and safety bodies: To enhance understanding of risks and develop effective safety guidelines.
- Researchers and academics: For studies in fields like risk management, high-altitude physiology, and historical analysis of adventure sports.
- Journalists and content creators: To inform compelling narratives and reports about Everest expeditions and their human impact.
- Data scientists and analysts: For statistical analysis of factors associated with climbing deaths and predictive modelling.
- Educational institutions: As a case study for geography, history, and public safety curricula.
Dataset Name Suggestions
- Mount Everest Climbing Fatalities
- Everest Expedition Deaths Data
- Historical Mount Everest Fatalities
- Peaks of Peril: Everest Deaths
- Everest Mountaineering Accidents Archive
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Original Data Source: Historical Mount Everest Fatalities
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