Mount Dhaulagiri

12 Nov 2024 10:10:11 am

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Topic: Landforms

Why in the news?

Five Russian mountaineers lost their lives during an expedition on Mount Dhaulagiri, the world’s seventh highest peak.
The climbers, who were tackling the 8,167-meter (26,788-foot) mountain, were reported missing. Their bodies were later discovered by a rescue helicopter.

Source: The Times of India

About Mount Dhaulagiri:

It is the seventh-highest mountain in the world.
It has an elevation of 8,167 m. above sea level.
It is located in the Dhaulagiri Himal Mountain range of west-central Nepal and is part of the Himalayan Mountain range.
It is also one of the \"eight-thousanders\" — the fourteen mountains on Earth that are more than 8,000 m. above sea level.
Dhaulagiri means \"white mountain\" in Sanskrit, and it is known for its snowy peaks and glaciers.
It is the highest mountain located entirely within Nepal.
It extends about 120km from the Kaligandaki River to the Bheri River in the west.
It is also the highest point of the Gandaki River Basin.
It is one of the most challenging mountains to climb due to its difficult terrain and unpredictable weather conditions.
The first successful expedition to Mt. Dhaulagiri was led by the Swiss climber, Max Eiselin, in 1960.