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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 7y agoAn avalanche is a landslide of snow. It is where a mass of snow, ice and rocks falls rapidly down a mountain. An avalanche is a type of natural disaster.
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∙ 13y agopowder snow rolling down a mountain, picking up speed and snow quickly. Or a slab of snow falling down a mountain, gradually picking up speed and snow.
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∙ 11y agoAvalanches are more likely to occur after a heavy snowstorm. The 24 hours following a storm are the most critical
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∙ 6y agoa steep, snow-covered slope and a trigger that causes a weak layer within the snow pack to collapse.
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∙ 14y agoFalling snow.
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How do avalanches change an environment?
An avalanche can affect the man made environment by crushing villages, homes, and buildings.
What is a man made avalanche?
A man-made avalanche is one that is caused by humans, it usually involved placing explosives into an area where an avalanche is to be created, and detonated, to make the loose snow fall as an avalanche.
Why are earthquake proof buildings only found in some earthquake prone areas?
Earthquake proof buildings are more expensive to build. Some people do not have the extra money.
What goes into earthquake proof buildings?
basically there are meta rods throughout the building that act as springs to minimize damage.
What countries have earthquake proof buildings?
japan, and haiti nowadays.
What are avalanche-proof houses made from?
a avalanche proof house is most likely made of reinforced concrete boxes hope it didn't help! :P
What are avalanche proof houses made from?
a avalanche proof house is most likely made of reinforced concrete boxes hope it didn't help! :P
How do avalanches change an environment?
An avalanche can affect the man made environment by crushing villages, homes, and buildings.
Where are the Chevrolet avalanche trucks made?
The Chevy Avalanche is made in Mexico.
Are japans buildings earthquake proof?
Engineers in Japan design the buildings with the understanding of the frequency and intensity of earthquakes. They build the buildings to move with the motion of earthquakes so they will not crumble.
What is a man made avalanche?
A man-made avalanche is one that is caused by humans, it usually involved placing explosives into an area where an avalanche is to be created, and detonated, to make the loose snow fall as an avalanche.
When did the avalanche occur?
when you were born the mountains couldnt cope and made avalanche
What country are earthquake proof buildings?
japan
Why are earthquake proof buildings only found in some earthquake prone areas?
Earthquake proof buildings are more expensive to build. Some people do not have the extra money.
Who invented earthquake resistant buildings?
The person who invented earthquake proof buildings was called Proffessor Boermel
How do they earthquake proof buildings?
The build the buildings up strong and they make sure that the doorways are nice and sturdy
What goes into earthquake proof buildings?
basically there are meta rods throughout the building that act as springs to minimize damage.
