Checkout this man capturing an avalanche take place at the foot of a mountain.
Alexey Ivanov, from Vologda, Russia, watched a controlled avalanche happen at the foot of Mount Elbrus.
Forced avalanches take place when the area is cleared of people and can be completed safely, to avoid an avalanche happening when people are in the area.
Despite the controlled manner of the experience, Alexey admitted it was still scary to witness.