Evolving Everest Part 2: The Scientist
This week Emily is joined by glaciologist, Professor Duncan Quincy, who reveals how climate change is exposing Mount Everest's long-buried secrets – including new clues to the mysterious 1924 disappearance of climbers Mallory and Irvine.
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Episode 93 · February 11, 2025
Evolving Everest Part 2: The Scientist
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Summary
When a climbing expedition discovered a century-old leather boot in 2024, they weren't just finding a piece of gear – they were unearthing a clue to mountaineering's greatest mystery. Join meteorologist Emily Gracey as she investigates how climate change is exposing Mount Everest's long-buried secrets, including remains from the legendary 1924 expedition of George Mallory and Andrew "Sandy" Irvine. Featuring glaciologist Duncan Quincy from the University of Leeds, this episode explores the ancient Khumbu Glacier's transformation and what these changes mean for both future climbers and the mountain itself. As Everest's ice continues to retreat, there's no telling what other secrets might emerge from its frozen depths – including a camera that could finally answer who reached the summit first!
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