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Avalanche

Rapid flow of a mass of snow down a slope

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An avalanche is a rapid flow of snow down a slope, such as a hill or mountain. Avalanches 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.

📰 Related News (4)

🇬🇧 Less snow, or more risk? What you need to know about avalanches and climate change (2026-02-22)
<p>Rising temperatures are forcing some ski resorts to close, while leaving others at greater risk of extreme weather</p><p>Avalanches kill about 100 ...
🇺🇸 Deadly February for skiers in Lake Tahoe region continues with 2 more fatalities (2026-02-21)
Two skiers died Friday in separate incidents at Lake Tahoe's Heavenly Mountain Resort, marking the latest in a series of ski-related deaths in the reg...
🇺🇸 After Avalanche Warnings, a Sierra Nevada Tragedy (2026-02-19)
Eight skiers were killed and one other was presumed dead in the deadliest snow disaster in modern California history. Six were found alive....
🇺🇸 Eye Opener: 9 skiers still missing after avalanche in California (2026-02-18)
A search for survivors is underway after skiers were trapped by an avalanche near Lake Tahoe, California. Plus, dangerous wildfires are burning across...

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