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Bookmark or Share- Avalanches, facts and information - National GeographicFalling 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...
- Avalanche - WikipediaAvalanches 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 | BritannicaAvalanche, 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
- The science of avalanchesScientists are studying the fundamental physics of avalanches in hopes of avoiding tragedies like Buchanan’s. A small but dedicated cadre of snow researchers are asking what causes snow particles...
- Avalanches 101 | National Geographic - YouTubeLearn the warning signs of an avalanche before it's triggered. Subscribe: http://bit.ly/NatGeoSubscribe Get More 101 Videos: http://bit.ly/NatGeo101 About National Geographic’s 101 Series:...
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