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What affects do avalanches have on buildings?
avalanches can destroy peoples homes and they can snow them in and they cant get out so
How does sugar snow causes avalanches?
rotting out snow packs bottom
What do avalanches use to destroy things?
avalanches can destroy communities and animal habitats
What causes avalanches in the Alps?
it is caused when rapid temperature changes occur, a heavy snow fall, or strong winds. Skiers or snowboarders also set off avalanches because they will ski on the fresh loose snow and if the conditions are right the snow will crack beneath them. Loud noises do not set off avalanches. If you don't believe me look up "Avalanches 101" on YouTube.com or nationalgeographic.com
When do you get avalanches?
Avalanches are most likely to occur in the alpine regions of France, Switzerland and Austria. However avalanches can occur on any steep slope, considering the factors. Within the U.S, Alaska, Colorado and Utah are the states that avalanches occur most often.
Have avalanches always been happening?
Yes, avalanches are a natural occurrence and have always occurred where ever there has been snow on a slope.
What is a snow lab?
a snow lab is a thing which pridicts avalanches.
What affects do avalanches have on buildings?
avalanches can destroy peoples homes and they can snow them in and they cant get out so
How does sugar snow causes avalanches?
rotting out snow packs bottom
What do avalanches use to destroy things?
avalanches can destroy communities and animal habitats
Why do you get avalanches?
Because the a slab of snow starts moving down a snow slope.
Can avalanches be prevented?
avalanches can be prevented by removing the potential energy stored in the snow by blasting it with dyno-mite
What does snow and avalanches have to do with chemistry?
The molecular makeup of snow is quite unique, in that it's a maleable solid. Chemistry behind avalanches, could involve what temperature snow needs to be to melt - and cause an avalanche. thanks
What starts avalanches?
When a sound is too high it echos and makes the snow move by vibrations causing what we call avalanches
What causes avalanches in the Alps?
it is caused when rapid temperature changes occur, a heavy snow fall, or strong winds. Skiers or snowboarders also set off avalanches because they will ski on the fresh loose snow and if the conditions are right the snow will crack beneath them. Loud noises do not set off avalanches. If you don't believe me look up "Avalanches 101" on YouTube.com or nationalgeographic.com
When do you get avalanches?
Avalanches are most likely to occur in the alpine regions of France, Switzerland and Austria. However avalanches can occur on any steep slope, considering the factors. Within the U.S, Alaska, Colorado and Utah are the states that avalanches occur most often.
What type of avalanches fall on steep slopes?
Wet snow avalanches fall on slopes mainly above 60 deegres.
