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An avalanche in Turkey’s northeastern Trabzon region has claimed life of a worker and trapped four others, the disaster management agency (AFAD) said. "The five workers were repairing a broken generator in a construction site for a tunnel when the avalanche struck", Reuters has written quoting the disaster management agency's spokesman Dogan Eskinat.

An avalanche in Mount Ama Dablam in Khumjung-7 of Solukhumbu distirct of Nepal has claimed life of a Nepali Sherpa and injured three foreigners.

Update 23:10 UTC, 2014/10/16 The death toll due to blizzards and avalanches in Myagdi, Manang and Mustang has climbed to 32, The Himalayan Times reported. More than 118 persons who had been trapped have been rescued from various areas. Prime Minister, Sushil Koirala has directed the National Emergency Rescue Center to immediately move into action to rescue the victims and provide them with relief assistance in the Cabinet meeting.

Three persons have gone missing in avalanche in Manang district of Nepal on Tuesday. The incident took place when three herdsmen had gone to graze yaks in the high hill areas, The Himalayan Times mentioned quoting the DSP of Manang, Rajendra Babu Regmi.

Mount Kanchenjunga avalanche in Nepal has claimed lives of three people including one from India. According to the Nepalese officials, the three were swept away by an avalanche and were believed to be dead. They scaled Kanchenjunga on Sunday and were attempting to climb Yalung Kang, a sister peak. The deceased have been identified as Temba Sherpa and Dawa Wangju Sherpa of Taamku VDC-5, Taplejung, Nepal and Chanda Gayen of West Bengal, India. Gayen is known as the first civilian woman from West Bengal to climb Mount Everest. The single deadliest avalanche ever on the world's highest peak, Mount Everest had claimed lives of at least 15 people a few weeks ago. At least five mountaineers were killed in an avalanche while returning from the peak of Mt Kanchenjunga a year ago. Kanchenjunga is the third highest mountain in the world located in Nepal. Original post: Natural Disasters List March 23, 2014

The single deadliest avalanche ever on the world's highest peak has claimed lives of at least 15 people, Nepal based The Kathmandu Post reported. An avalanche occurred Friday morning in an area known as "popcorn field" near Everest Base Camp at an elevation of approximately 5,800 m. Avalanche site lies within the Khumbu Ice fall. According to The Republica, a central natural disaster recovery committee has decided to provide Rs 40,000 to the families of the deceased. Reports have shown that over 200 people have died trying to climb Mount Everest till now. Mount Everest avalanche 2014 is the single deadliest avalanche in the mountain's history. An avalanche on Mount Everest in October 2013 had claimed lives of at least four people. Mount Everest is the Earth's highest mountain located in Nepal at 8,848 metres above sea level. Below is the list of fatalities of Everest avalanche as provided by Tourism Ministry in Nepal. The Tourism Ministry confirmed

Avalanche in Bamyan province of Afghanistan has claimed lives of at least five people. Avalanche occurred in Nawidahan region in Panjab district of Afghanistan, Bakhtar News reported. Original post: Natural Disasters List March 20, 2014

Avalanches and flash floods in Jammu and Kashmir in last three days have claimed lives of at least 16 people and injured 30 others. Heavy snowfall claimed lives of three Nepalese workers when their stone quarrying site caved in near Kargil, The Hindu reported. Fatalities have been reported on both sides of the de-facto border between India and Pakistan. Complete power breakdown has been reported in Srinagar and entire Kashmir valley as heavy snowfall damaged Jammu-Srinagar 220 kv and 440 kv transmission lines. A “high danger avalanche” warning has been issued in many parts of the region. Original post: Natural Disasters List March 13, 2014

Recent Natural Disasters 2014: This natural disaster list covers important natural disasters in the world with detail update report. Keep this page open or visit later to get update report. Check Worldwide Natural Disasters List + Detail Report Recent Natural Disasters Avalanche in Missoula, Montana -An avalanche in Missoula, Montana has claimed life of a woman and injured two others. -According to the West Central Montana Avalanche Center, a snowboarder triggered the avalanche. Recent Earthquakes   M 5.1 moderate deep earthquake in Fiji (@ 558 km depth) with epicenter located 271 km SE of Lambasa.  16:10 UTC (local time 2014-03-03 04:10 @ epicenter) M 4.6 moderate earthquake in Indonesia (@ 26 km depth) with epicenter located 29 km NW of Laiwui. 12:32 UTC (local time 2014-03-03 21:32 @ epicenter)  M 5.2 moderate earthquake in Japan (@ 57 km depth) with epicenter located 35 km WNW of Naha-shi. Light to weak shaking will have felt by the people of Tomigusuku, Itoman

An avalanche in Kootenay Pass area of Canada has claimed life of a person and seriously injured a woman, CBC News reported. Avalanche occurred at Twin Lakes near Stagleap Provincial Park. Kootenay Pass avalanche conditions were observed by a team of about 26 search and rescue members. The Canadian Avalanche Centre had issued a special avalanche warning for BC. Original post: Natural Disasters List February 24, 2014

An avalanche near Mount Crested Butte in Colorado has claimed life of a snowmobiler and partially buried one other. Avalanche about 500 feet wide occurred close to Kebler Pass on Monday, The Colorado Avalanche Information Center said. Original post: Natural Disasters List February 11, 2014

An avalanche in Indian-controlled Kashmir region has claimed life of a Swiss skier and injured two others. Avalanche occurred in Gulmarg region located 52 kilometers northwest of Srinagar. An avalanche warning was issued after heavy snowfall on Wednesday. Avalanches are common in Kashmir region. Avalanche in Kashmir killed an army jawan some days ago. Original post: Natural Disasters List January 24, 2014

An avalanche in Kashmir, India has claimed life of an army jawan and left other missing. The avalanche hit the Army post in Sonapendi Gali of Machil sector in Kupwara district Thursday evening, Times of India reported. Siachen Glacier avalanche in Kashmir in 2012 had claimed lives of at least 140 people. Original post: Natural Disasters List January 10, 2014

An avalanche in the backcountry near Vail has claimed life of a person, Colorado Avalanche Information Center confirmed. Fatality is said to be a grandson of Peter Seibert Sr., a co-founder of the Vail ski resort. Others three trapped in the snow have been rescued without major injuries. The avalanche occurred at around 11:30 am in East Vail Chutes, an area between Vail Mountain and Vail Pass. According to The Denver Post, the East Vail avalanches have deadly history. Out of the eight East Vail avalanche fatalities since the late 1980s, five of the deaths have occurred in the first two weeks of January. Original post: Natural Disasters List January 7, 2014

An avalanche east of Steamboat Springs has claimed life of a person, the Colorado Avalanche Information Center and the Grand County Sheriff's office confirmed. At least three snowmobilers caught in Jackson County avalanche. Avalanche occurred at an elevation of 12,301 in the Rabbit Ears Range. Original post: Natural Disasters List January 1, 2014

Avalanche in Bulgaria's Rila Mountain has claimed life of a man, FOCUS News Agency reported. Avalanche in Bulgaria's Rila Mountain hit the 54-year-old military pilot belonging from the Bulgarian capital city Sofia last night. The Mountain Rescue Service found the body of the man covered with snow. Avalanche in Bulgaria's Rila Mountain injured three people in January 2013. Original post: Natural Disasters List December 26, 2013

An avalanche in the Austrian Alps has claimed life of a British teenager and seriously injured his father. Austrian Alps avalanche hit the16-year-old boy, who was skiing with his father, twin brother and ski guide. The family of three were from Winchester, Austrian Times reported. Despite of wearing avalanche air bags, bodies were found buried. The avalanche occurred at the Austrian resort of Lech am Arlberg at 13.24 on Tuesday afternoon. The area was under a category 1 avalanche warning. Original post: Natural Disasters List December 18, 2013

An avalanche on Mt Masago in Japan has claimed lives of at least seven people. An estimated 30 metres wide and 600 metres long avalanche hit the western slope of Mt Masago. Rescuers are searching as it was not clear if other are missing. Original post: Natural Disasters List November 24, 2013

Avalanche on Mount Everest has claimed lives of at least four people, Xinhua reported. Avalanche hit four Australian tourists, accompanied by six Tibetans. Fatalities include three local porters and a 60-year-old Australian man. A tour group was organized by the Tibet Longda International Travel Agency. On Monday, rescuers evacuated 86 tourists stranded by heavy snow from a base camp on Mount Everest. Everest base camp avalanche in May 2013 killed a climber. 1996 Mount Everest avalanche claimed lives of eight people. Reports have shown that over 200 people have died trying to climb Mount Everest till now. Mount Everest is the Earth's highest mountain located in Nepal at 8,848 metres above sea level. The official Tibetan name for Mount Everest is Qomolangma. Original post: Natural Disasters List October 16, 2013

Two separate avalanche on Mont Blanc have claimed lives of four climbers and left one missing. According to The Local, an avalanche on Mont Blanc du Tacul claimed lives of two Italian climbers and injured another one. The injured Italian climber is having treatment at a hospital in nearby Annecy, 25 miles south of Geneva, Switzerland Another avalanche in French Alps claimed lives of two French alpinists. Firefighters and mountain rescue guides are involved in rescue operations. Mont Blanc avalanche in 2012 claimed live of eleven climbers, including three Britons. Mont Blanc is the highest peak in western Europe and one of the world's deadliest mountains. Original post: Natural Disasters List August 13, 2013