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Avalanche

An avalanche is a rapid flow of snow down a hill or mountainside that can be caused by weather, terrain, snowpack stability, and human factors. The types of avalanches include slab, loose snow, and wet snow avalanches. Avalanches are most likely to occur on slopes between 30-45 degrees and in the 24 hours after a heavy snowstorm. Avalanches can cause loss of life, property damage, block roads, create floods, and impact tourism by destroying flora and fauna. Avalanche management includes land use planning, hazard assessments, monitoring, public education, emergency response, and afforestation.

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Avalanche

An avalanche is a rapid flow of snow down a hill or mountainside that can be caused by weather, terrain, snowpack stability, and human factors. The types of avalanches include slab, loose snow, and wet snow avalanches. Avalanches are most likely to occur on slopes between 30-45 degrees and in the 24 hours after a heavy snowstorm. Avalanches can cause loss of life, property damage, block roads, create floods, and impact tourism by destroying flora and fauna. Avalanche management includes land use planning, hazard assessments, monitoring, public education, emergency response, and afforestation.

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Avalanche

General Science and ability

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what is an avalanche?
An avalanche is a rapid flow of snow down
a hill or mountainside.
Types of Avalanche
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what causes avalanches?

• Weather: wind direction and speed, temperature,


snowfall

• Terrain: Slope angle, slope shape, vegetation

• Snowpack: Stability of snow layers

• Human Factors
Causes
 Heavy snowfall is the first, since it deposits snow in unstable areas
and puts pressure on the snow-pack.
 Heavy snowstorms are more likely to cause avalanches. The 24
hours after a storm are considered to be the most critical.
 Precipitation during the summer months is the leading cause of wet
snow avalanches.
 Humans have contributed to the start of many avalanches in recent
years. Winter sports that require steep slopes often put pressure on the
snow-pack which it cannot deal.
 The heavy deforestation and soil erosion in mountain regions, gives
the snow little stability in the winter months.
Causes
 The use of vehicles and snowmobiles creates vibrations
within the snow that it cannot withstand.
 The other is construction work done with explosives,
which tend to weaken the entire surrounding area.
 Layers of snow build-up and slide down the mountain at a
faster rate on steep slopes.
 Skiers stepping onto fragile snow packs
 Animals digging through the snow packs
 Earthquakes or tremors
The majority of avalanches occur
on slopes between 30°- 45°
Effects of Avalanche
Loss of Life:
Loss of Property
Traffic blockage and road damage:
Floods:
Impact on Tourism:.
Loss of Flora and Fauna:
Management of Avalanche
 Land use planning.
 Landslide hazard, vulnerability, and risk assessment:
 Multi-hazard conceptualization:
 Research and development, monitoring and early
warning:
 Knowledge network and management:
 Capacity building and training:
 Public awareness and education:
 Emergency preparedness and response:
 Afforestation:
Dense trees can act as “anchors”
and points of safety

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