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Mountaineering Death Records
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This dataset documents mountaineering fatalities on the world's 14 tallest mountains, often referred to as eight-thousanders. These formidable peaks, each exceeding 8,000 metres (26,247 ft) above sea level, are recognised by the International Climbing and Mountaineering Federation (UIAA) as sufficiently independent. While all these summits have been successfully reached, over 1,000 individuals have tragically lost their lives attempting to conquer them. This data offers valuable insights into the inherent risks associated with high-altitude mountaineering.
Columns
- Date: The specific date on which the mountaineer unfortunately passed away. For instance, records for Annapurna-I span from 30th May 1970 to 3rd May 2019.
- Name: The full name of the deceased mountaineer. Each entry in the dataset represents a unique individual.
- Nationality: The country of origin of the mountaineer. Examples include Nepal (representing 25% of records) and Japan (18%), with a wide array of 42 other nationalities making up the remaining data.
- Cause of death: The attributed reason for the mountaineer's demise. Common causes include avalanches (accounting for 55% of deaths) and falls (18%), alongside 20 other identified causes.
Distribution
The dataset is structured as individual CSV files, each named following the format
mountain-name.csv, with one file dedicated to each of the 14 tallest mountains. An example, annapurna-I.csv, is 3.53 kB in size and contains 73 records. Each file provides a structured collection of fatality records for its respective mountain. Specific numbers for rows or records for all mountains are not available, but the format and content are consistent across files.Usage
This dataset is an excellent resource for exploratory data analysis focused on mountaineering risks, studying mortality rates on the world's highest peaks, and examining trends in accidents over time. It can be effectively used for research into the causes of death in extreme alpine environments, geographical analysis of where fatalities occur, and understanding the demographics of those involved in such challenging expeditions.
Coverage
- Geographic: The dataset focuses exclusively on the 14 tallest mountains in the world, all of which are situated in Asia.
- Time Range: Data for individual mountains, such as Annapurna-I, covers a period from May 1970 through to May 2019. The dataset is expected to receive quarterly updates.
- Demographic: Information on the nationality of deceased mountaineers is included, representing a diverse global demographic involved in high-altitude climbing.
License
CC0: Public Domain
Who Can Use It
- Mountaineering organisations and safety bodies to develop enhanced risk assessments and refine safety guidelines.
- Researchers and data analysts interested in investigating mortality patterns, common causes of death, and historical trends in high-altitude climbing.
- Students of geography and environmental studies seeking to understand the human challenges and impacts within extreme alpine environments.
- Journalists and documentary makers looking for factual data to support stories on mountaineering challenges, triumphs, and tragedies.
Dataset Name Suggestions
- Eight-Thousander Fatalities Data
- World's Highest Peaks Mortality
- Mountaineering Death Records
- Fatalities on 8000m+ Mountains
- Global High-Altitude Deaths
Attributes
Original Data Source: Mountaineering Death Records
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