Monster avalanche overwhelms entire village. Images are terrifying and spectacular at the same time.
Avalanches are among the most dangerous natural phenomena of all. If people are caught by the snow rollers on the mountain, their chances of survival are usually slim. Certain precautions and tips can help you survive avalanches. If the loss hits houses, the damage can be extensive, although fatalities are fortunately rarer. Most recently in January, avalanches closed a ski resort and the army had to fly tourists out of the area in China.