K2 Disaster 2008

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:trail
gptkbp:aftermath investigations into climbing practices
gptkbp:casualties gptkb:11
varied experiences
shared in media
few climbers
gptkbp:caused_by bad weather
gptkbp:climb_rate gptkb:Abruzzi_Spur
gptkb:Elisabeth_Revol
gptkb:Tomasz_Mackiewicz
June to August
approximately 30
increased safety awareness
increased scrutiny
affected by the disaster
critical for survival
notable incident
united in grief
11 climbers died
by the government of Pakistan
debated post-disaster
highest on K2
highlighted by the event
issued by Pakistan
notorious for risks
significant increase in awareness
significant loss of life.
sparked by the disaster
summer 2008
varied among climbers
various attempted
gptkbp:crew multiple nationalities
gptkbp:date August 1, 2008
gptkbp:diplomatic_relations global climbing community support
gptkbp:documentary produced about the event
gptkbp:first_ascent July 31, 1954
gptkbp:first_published written about the disaster
gptkbp:height 8,611 meters
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label K2 Disaster 2008
gptkbp:is_celebrated_in tributes to victims
gptkbp:landscape gptkb:Karakoram
gptkbp:location gptkb:K2
gptkbp:lost_and_found multiple
helicopter and ground teams
high altitude and weather
gptkbp:media_coverage extensive
gptkbp:members faced extreme conditions
gptkbp:related_event K2 summit attempts
gptkbp:safety_features revised after the event
gptkbp:sequel second highest mountain in the world
gptkbp:weather_conditions severe storms
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:K2_Summit
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5