More than 40 others injured after avalanche struck while students were climbing near Nasu Onsen ski resort north of TokyoSeven high school students and a teacher have died and more than 40 people have been injured after an avalanche hit ski slopes in Japan. Seven students and one teacher were found with no vital signs, rescue officials told AFP. These are all a recipe for avalanche creation.”The Nasu Onsen family ski resort, which has two lifts and one rope-tow, ended its ski season on 20 March. The climbing trip reportedly began on Saturday and involved students from seven high schools along with instructors. In a separate incident in neighbouring Fukushima prefecture, a 70-year-old man was found unconscious after an avalanche on Monday afternoon.

Source: The Guardian March 27, 2017 04:35 UTC