- Avalanche - Wikipedia
Avalanches can be triggered spontaneously, by factors such as increased precipitation or snowpack weakening, or by external means such as humans, other animals, and earthquakes Primarily composed of flowing snow and air, large avalanches have the capability to capture and move ice, rocks, and trees
- Avalanche | Definition, Causes, Facts | Britannica
Avalanche, a mass of material moving rapidly down a slope An avalanche is typically triggered when material on a slope breaks loose from its surroundings; this material then quickly collects and carries additional material down the slope There are various kinds of avalanches, including rock
- Avalanche - National Geographic Society
During an avalanche, a mass of snow, rock, ice, soil, and other material slides swiftly down a mountainside Avalanches of rocks or soil are often called landslides Snowslides, the most common kind of avalanche, can sweep downhill faster than the fastest skier A snow avalanche begins when an unstable mass of snow breaks away from a slope
- What is an Avalanche? | Avalanche Safety 101 | The Next Summit: A . . .
Understanding what avalanches are and the conditions that lead to their formation is the first step in managing risk By studying terrain, analyzing snowpack stability, and interpreting weather forecasts, you can make informed decisions that minimize your exposure to avalanche danger
- Avalanches, facts and information | National Geographic
Falling masses of snow and ice, avalanches pose a threat to anyone on snowy mountainsides Beautiful to witness from afar, they can be deadly because of their intensity and seeming
- Avalanches: The Science of Snow Disasters | HowStuffWorks
Learn how avalanches form, how long you can stay alive while buried under an avalanche and what steps you can take to survive
- Things to Know About Avalanches, What Causes Them and How to Stay Safe
Here’s a look at avalanches, how they occur and some tips on how to stay safe: What were some recent avalanches?
- Snow and Avalanches | U. S. Geological Survey - USGS. gov
The Ecosystems Land Change Science Program is investigating avalanche frequency and magnitude and assessing climatic and human drivers of avalanches to improve public safety and mitigate impacts to society
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