As Twitchy reported, the massive earthquake that struck Nepal started an avalanche on Mt. Everest that caused numerous injuries and deaths.
Here are some images from Everest:
AFP photographer @robertoindelhi at base camp on Everest when the quake struck, has sent back his first pictures pic.twitter.com/XvN0dGakmO
— Frédérique Geffard (@fgeffardAFP) April 26, 2015
The moment a cloud of snow and debris triggered by the Nepal quake flew towards Everest Base Camp- by @robertoindelhi pic.twitter.com/WXHrCi1kzl
— Frédérique Geffard (@fgeffardAFP) April 26, 2015
Incredible images.
Sherpas and climbers watch helicopter carry injured from Everest Base Camp after Nepal quake – by @robertoindelhi pic.twitter.com/7kRDK6aLO5
— AFP Photo (@AFPphoto) April 26, 2015
Everest avalanche: Dramatic photographs by @AFPphoto 's Roberto Schmidt | via @Telegraph http://t.co/a3O1cFGLZW pic.twitter.com/Yfe9BdtNQd
— AFP Photo (@AFPphoto) April 26, 2015
Such a tragedy.
Update:
Here’s video of the avalanche (Warning: Foul language included).
Incredible jaw-dropping video of an avalanche smashing into a Mt. Everest base camp following the Nepal earthquake.https://t.co/hRBxdZzVUI
— Mike Seidel (@mikeseidel) April 26, 2015