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Loose snow avalanche and slab avalanche are the two basic types of avalanches. The type of avalanches that we generally see picturized in cartoon shows - starting from a single point and expanding during descent is loose snow avalanche. These avalanches do not generally cause much harm, as they are minor in nature.
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What is a lee slope in an avalanche?
The lee slope is not actually an aspect of an avalanche itself, but it can be a cause if an avalanche. It is the sheltered side of a peak or slope that is not exposed to wind and sunlight. If snow accumulates here, daily freezing and thawing from contact with sunlight, as well as the action of wind that normally would blow loose snow away, will not have as great of affect in moving loose snow and keeping the snow packed with layers of ice. This snow could avalanche easily.
What is A mass of ice and snow abruptly dislodging from a mountain face?
The sudden sliding of snow is called an avalanche. Usually when there is an avalanche there is a lot of snow that slides from on top of a mountain.
What happens to the snow after an avalanche stops?
After an avalanche stops, the snow settles and solidifies, forming a dense layer known as an avalanche debris field. This debris field can range from loose snow to compacted ice blocks and can be highly dangerous as it obstructs travel and can bury anyone caught in the flow. Rescue efforts focus on locating and extracting any victims trapped in the debris as quickly as possible.
How can people prepare for an avalanche?
Watch your own actions. Avoid skiing on snow at the top of a mountain or hill if other people are directly below you, as the snow could break loose and crush them .
What is it called when snow falls off a mountain?
When snow falls off a mountain, it is called an avalanche.
What is mixture of loose sand rock and water moving at a rapid pace?
An avalanche is a mixture of loose sand, rock, and water (usually in the form of snow) moving at a rapid pace.
What is a lee slope in an avalanche?
The lee slope is not actually an aspect of an avalanche itself, but it can be a cause if an avalanche. It is the sheltered side of a peak or slope that is not exposed to wind and sunlight. If snow accumulates here, daily freezing and thawing from contact with sunlight, as well as the action of wind that normally would blow loose snow away, will not have as great of affect in moving loose snow and keeping the snow packed with layers of ice. This snow could avalanche easily.
What is A mass of ice and snow abruptly dislodging from a mountain face?
The sudden sliding of snow is called an avalanche. Usually when there is an avalanche there is a lot of snow that slides from on top of a mountain.
What an avalanche of snow called?
snow silde
Why do avalanche's happen?
Avalanches often happen when loose packed snow becomes too heavy for snow lower down a slope to support it. When the snow becomes too heavy, it creates an avalanche.
What happens to the snow after an avalanche stops?
After an avalanche stops, the snow settles and solidifies, forming a dense layer known as an avalanche debris field. This debris field can range from loose snow to compacted ice blocks and can be highly dangerous as it obstructs travel and can bury anyone caught in the flow. Rescue efforts focus on locating and extracting any victims trapped in the debris as quickly as possible.
How can people prepare for an avalanche?
Watch your own actions. Avoid skiing on snow at the top of a mountain or hill if other people are directly below you, as the snow could break loose and crush them .
What is it called when snow falls off a mountain?
When snow falls off a mountain, it is called an avalanche.
What is like a rockslide but on a snow-covered mountain.?
avalanche
What do you called a sudden landslide of snow?
A sudden landslide of snow is called an avalanche.
When snow flows downhills it's called?
It is a snow avalanche or simply an avalanche. (Also known as a snowslide or snowslip.)
What is a man made avalanche?
A man-made avalanche is one that is caused by humans, it usually involved placing explosives into an area where an avalanche is to be created, and detonated, to make the loose snow fall as an avalanche.
