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How does sugar snow causes avalanches?
rotting out snow packs bottom
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 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.
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
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.
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 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 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.
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 type of avalanches fall on steep slopes?
Wet snow avalanches fall on slopes mainly above 60 deegres.
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.
How has global warming had anything to effect avalanches?
Melting of snow causing the layers to become different causing more avalanches. Also if the enhanced greenhouse effect keeps going for centuries then there will be no snow so no avelanches.
