Dramatic Video Captures Moment Massive Avalanche Buried Everest Camp

The 7.8 earthquake in Nepal also trigged an avalanche on Mount Everest that left at least 17 dead, potentially the deadliest day in the mountain’s history, while scores more await rescue.

One climber captured the avalanche, after being quick enough to duck inside of his tent before it hit. Watch the video below, via YouTube. * WARNING: GRAPHIC *

[h/t Gawker]
[Image via screengrab]

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