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Slight tectonic plate movements

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Yes they can cause avalanches if they are high up in a mountain were there is snow, rocks, or loss soil.


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What is the amount of avalanches a year?

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How does tectonic plate movement cause avalanches?

no depends how far you put it in and suck itt


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