A massive avalanche breaks over the Khumbu Icefall, burying much of the route's ropes and ladders. This one comes dangerously close to Base Camp.
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Everest: Massive Avalanche
A massive avalanche breaks over the Khumbu Icefall, burying much of the route's ropes and ladders. This one comes dangerously close to Base Camp.
Added: May 6, 2009
Views: 11473 Views
Runtime: 01:41
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