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ViviSlab avalanches are typically caused by a weak layer of snow underneath a cohesive slab of snow, creating an unstable snowpack. These weak layers can form due to factors such as temperature fluctuations, heavy snowfall, or strong winds depositing snow unevenly. The added weight or stress on the weak layer can cause the slab to fracture and slide downhill.
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What are the different avalanches?
The main types of avalanches are slab avalanches, which occur when a cohesive layer of snow breaks loose and slides down a slope; loose snow avalanches, which involve dry or wet snow particles that flow like a fluid down a slope; and powder snow avalanches, which are composed of fresh, unconsolidated snow. There are also wet snow avalanches, which happen when a layer of wet, heavy snow slides downhill.
How does sugar snow causes avalanches?
rotting out snow packs bottom
What are people who study avalanches called?
People who study avalanches are called avalanchers or avalanche researchers. They focus on understanding the causes, characteristics, and behaviors of avalanches to improve safety measures and forecasting.
How is a avalanche categorized?
Avalanches are categorized based on their characteristics, such as type (e.g. slab, powder, wet), size (e.g. size 1-5), and speed (e.g. slow, moderate, fast). Additionally, avalanches can be classified as natural or human-triggered.
When was The Avalanches created?
The Avalanches was created in 1997.
