Into thick(er) air? Oxygen availability at humans’ physiological frontier on Mount Everest

Global audiences are captivated by climbers pushing themselves to the limits in the hypoxic environment of Mount Everest. However, air pressure sets oxygen abundance, meaning it varies with the weather and climate warming. This presents safety issues for mountaineers, but also an opportunity for pub...

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Main Authors: Tom Matthews, L Baker Perry, Timothy Lane, Aurora Elmore, Arbindra Khadka, Deepak Aryal, Dibas Shrestha, Subash Tuladhar, Saraju Baidya, Ananta Gajurel, Mariusz Potocki, Paul Mayewski
Format: Default Article
Published: 2020
Subjects:
Physiological State
Physical Activity
Climatology
Atmospheric Observation
Glacial Landscapes
Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/2134/13154489.v1
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