Beneath the Alaskan landscape, the melting permafrost is about to drastically alter the tranquil scenery. Terrifying moment rock and ice swept down Everest towards British climbers stranded at obliterated basecamp where 18 people were buried alive in avalanche sparked by Nepal quake … Ice Quake (TV Movie 2010) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. As the permafrost thaws, underground rivers of volatile liquid Methane are created, causing a succession of violent and destructive earthquakes. Directed by Paul Ziller. For the 2010 film, see Ice Quake (film). With Brendan Fehr, Holly Elissa, Jodelle Ferland, Ryan Grantham. For the 2010 novel, see Ice Quake (novel). A cryoseism, also known as an ice quake or a frost quake, is a seismic event that may be caused by a sudden cracking action in frozen soil or rock saturated with water or ice.