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What is a snow lab?
a snow lab is a thing which pridicts avalanches.
Are avalanches always snow?
No, avalanches can also consist of ice, rock, soil, and debris.
How does sugar snow causes avalanches?
rotting out snow packs bottom
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 starts avalanches?
When a sound is too high it echos and makes the snow move by vibrations causing what we call avalanches
What are the qualifications for loose snow avalanche?
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.
What type of avalanches fall on steep slopes?
Wet snow avalanches fall on slopes mainly above 60 deegres.
Have avalanches always been happening?
Yes, avalanches are a natural occurrence and have always occurred where ever there has been snow on a slope.
Are trees likely to cause avalanches?
Yes they can cause avalanches if they are high up in a mountain were there is snow, rocks, or loss soil.
What causes the high speeds of avalanches?
Avalanches can reach high speeds due to factors such as steep slope angles, large amounts of accumulated snow, and the presence of a weak layer in the snowpack. When the stress acting on the snow overcomes the strength of the weak layer, the snow mass can rapidly release and accelerate downhill, leading to high-speed avalanches.
Why are avalanches deadly?
Avalanches are deadly because they can move at high speeds, overwhelming anything in their path. They can contain large amounts of snow, ice, and debris, causing significant trauma and injuries to anyone caught in them. Additionally, avalanches can bury victims under large amounts of snow, making it difficult for rescuers to locate and dig them out in time.
