Avalanche

Climbers’ bodies found after 16 years

The bodies of two American climbers have been found in a glacier in the Himalayas, 16 years after they were killed by a huge avalanche.

Italian Alps avalanche kills six near Monte Nevoso

At least six skiers are killed in an avalanche in the Italian Alps, with several others possibly missing or injured.

Landslide fears after Nepal quakes

The Nepal earthquake and its aftershocks have probably triggered many landslides, scientists warn.

Mummified bodies discovered on Mexican peak

Two mummified bodies are found entombed on a Mexican mountain

Afghanistan hit by fresh avalanches

Huge new avalanches hit Afghanistan's Panjshir Valley killing at least 286 people so far

Avalanches kill 186 in Afghanistan

More than 180 people die in north Afghanistan in some of the worst avalanches there for 30 years

May 2, 2016
May 2, 2016

Climbers’ bodies found after 16 years

The bodies of two American climbers have been found in a glacier in the Himalayas, 16 years after they were killed by a huge avalanche.

March 13, 2016
March 13, 2016

Italian Alps avalanche kills six near Monte Nevoso

At least six skiers are killed in an avalanche in the Italian Alps, with several others possibly missing or injured.

April 29, 2015
April 29, 2015

Landslide fears after Nepal quakes

The Nepal earthquake and its aftershocks have probably triggered many landslides, scientists warn.

March 7, 2015
March 7, 2015

Mummified bodies discovered on Mexican peak

Two mummified bodies are found entombed on a Mexican mountain

March 2, 2015
March 2, 2015

Afghanistan hit by fresh avalanches

Huge new avalanches hit Afghanistan's Panjshir Valley killing at least 286 people so far

February 26, 2015
February 26, 2015

Avalanches kill 186 in Afghanistan

More than 180 people die in north Afghanistan in some of the worst avalanches there for 30 years

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