K2 2008 disaster

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:trail
gptkbp:aftermath investigations into climbing practices
gptkbp:casualties gptkb:11
few climbers managed to descend safely
varied experiences shared
gptkbp:caused_by severe weather conditions
gptkbp:climb_rate gptkb:Abruzzi_Spur
gptkb:Elisabeth_Revol
gptkb:Tomasz_Mackiewicz
June to August
increased safety awareness
increased during summer months
multiple international teams
memorials held for victims
high-altitude equipment
technical and environmental hazards
significant event in mountaineering history
not uncommon on K2
summer 2008
advanced mountaineering skills required
11 climbers died during the event.
debate on responsibility
discussions on improving safety
increased scrutiny of high-altitude climbing
limited to specific teams
often attracts elite climbers
one of the highest on K2
overall high number
gptkbp:conservation_efforts Elisabeth Revol's rescue
gptkbp:date August 1, 2008
gptkbp:diplomatic_relations search and rescue teams mobilized
gptkbp:documentary about the events
gptkbp:elevation second highest mountain in the world
gptkbp:first_ascent July 31, 1954
Italian expedition led by Ardito Desio
gptkbp:height 8,611 meters
gptkbp:historical_impact more cautious approach
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label K2 2008 disaster
gptkbp:landscape gptkb:Karakoram
gptkbp:location gptkb:K2
gptkbp:lost_and_found challenging due to weather
gptkbp:media_coverage extensive
gptkbp:participating_teams various nationalities
gptkbp:publishes detailing the disaster
gptkbp:related_event K2 2004 disaster
gptkbp:reputation considered one of the most dangerous peaks
gptkbp:resulted_in rescue operations
gptkbp:significance one of the deadliest days in K2 history
gptkbp:weather_conditions high winds and low temperatures
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:K2_Disaster_2016
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6