In 2023, something extraordinary unfolded on the eastern wall of the Everest mountain range—a natural phenomenon so rare and unseen that it left even seasoned mountaineers speechless. For the first time in human history, a “cloud avalanche” was captured on camera, recorded purely by chance by a group of climbers. Out of nearly 8 billion people on Earth , only a handful witnessed this breathtaking moment with their own eyes. What is a Cloud Avalanche? Unlike snow or ice avalanches, a cloud avalanche is a massive downward surge of condensed clouds that roll over mountain cliffs like an ocean wave crashing against rocks. Imagine a white, misty wall cascading down with the force and grace of an avalanche—but instead of ice and debris, it is made entirely of dense, fast-moving clouds. This atmospheric wonder happens when cold, moist air suddenly collides with warmer air currents near steep mountain walls, creating a dramatic downward spill. While similar cloudfalls have been repo...