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Oh yes! They are definitely a type of mass movement - LOTS of mass moves in an avalanche. Having seen at least a few first hand (and helping dig by hand/shovel through a road blocked by one) I can confirm there is a LOT of mass moved.

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Q: Do you think snow avalanches are a types of mass movement why or why not?
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