Explore the wild on Instagram: "⚠️ The 2015 Everest Avalanche ⚠️ On April 25, 2015, Nepal was struck by a 7.8 magnitude earthquake, the strongest in the region in more than 80 years. The quake unleashed a massive avalanche on Mount Everest, devastating Base Camp at 5,364 m (17,598 ft). • 🌪️ The avalanche descended at nearly 200 km/h (124 mph), covering a distance of over 2 km in seconds. • ⚰️ At least 22 climbers and Sherpas were killed, making it the deadliest single day in Everest’s history.

Avalanche Rescue Unfolds In Intense Body Cam Footage