AVALANCHES

INTRODUCTION:

An avalanche is a mass of snow that slides rapidly down an inclined slope, such as a mountain
side or the roof of a building.

Avalanches are triggered by either natural forces or human activity. In mountainous terrain,
they are among the most serious Hazards to human life and property. Avalanches are sometimes
called snow slides.

It can be compared to a landslide, only with snow instead of earth. Another common term for
avalanche is “snow slide”. As an avalanche becomes nearer to the bottom of the slope, it gains
speed and power, this can cause even the smallest of snow slides to be a major disaster.

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