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Avalanche - Wikipedia A powder snow avalanche in the Himalayas near Mount Everest An avalanche is a rapid flow of snow down a slope, such as a hill or mountain [1] 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
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
Avalanche. org » Avalanche Avalanche Types are used to classify avalanches based on physical, objective, and easily observable characteristics Avalanche Problems describe the avalanche hazard situation and are composed of the type, location, likelihood, and destructive size of expected avalanches
Avalanche. org » Connecting the public to avalanche information and . . . Avalanche org connects the public to avalanche information and education in the United States Avalanche org is a partnership between the American Avalanche Association (A3) and the US Forest Service National Avalanche Center (NAC)
What is an Avalanche? | Avalanche Safety 101 | The Next Summit: A . . . An avalanche is one of nature’s most powerful and unpredictable forces, defined as the rapid movement of snow down a slope under the influence of gravity Avalanches can range in size from minor snow slides that barely cover the ground to massive, catastrophic events capable of leveling forests, burying structures, and claiming lives
Avalanche - Education | 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
Intro to Avalanche Safety | REI Expert Advice - REI Co-op This article provides you with a basic overview of avalanches At the very least, take a free or low-cost avalanche awareness class before contemplating a trip into the backcountry REI and regional avalanche centers such as the Northwest Avalanche Center offer such courses
Avalanche. org » Avalanche Basics An avalanche is a mass of snow moving down a slope In the US, avalanches kill 25-30 people and injure many more each winter Some days are dangerous and some days are not … learning about avalanches will help you decide when, where, and how to visit the backcountry
Why do avalanches happen? The science behind the deadly phenomenon An avalanche is one of those instances when Mother Nature reminds us all of who is in charge So, why do avalanches happen? Understanding this is crucial when exploring any wintry mountain landscape, as even a small avalanche on a diminutive peak can have devastating consequences We asked one of our mountaineering experts to delve into the