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Of course they are! the most dangerous TYPE of avalanche is the slab avalanche and happens most of the time. And only if you in one. ;)

But its probably not as dangerous as an earthquake.

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Which is deadlier avalanches or earthquakes?

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When was The Avalanches created?

The Avalanches was created in 1997.


Why live where avalanches occur?

Some people choose to live in areas prone to avalanches due to various reasons such as their job, lifestyle preferences, or cultural ties to the region. While avalanches can be dangerous, individuals may feel prepared to manage the risk through proper safety measures, monitoring avalanche forecasts, and living in avalanche-resilient structures.


Avalanches and are the fastest form of mass wasting?

Avalanches are fast-moving masses of snow, ice, and debris that can travel up to hundreds of kilometers per hour, making them one of the fastest forms of mass wasting. They are triggered by factors such as snowpack instability, terrain features, weather conditions, and human activities. Avalanches pose a significant hazard to mountainous regions and can be extremely dangerous to people and infrastructure in their path.


Who do avalanches affect the most?

Avalanches primarily affect backcountry recreationists, including skiers, snowboarders, and snowmobilers, as they are more likely to be in areas prone to avalanches. However, avalanches can also impact nearby communities, infrastructure, and transportation routes in mountainous regions.

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What made using avalanches to skill enemy troops in the alps dangerous to the men staring the slide?

a avalanches cannot be controlled so it might bury the any that started it


How are floods and avalanches alike?

They both can be dangerous and hurtful to people in many different ways.


Why are debris flows more dangerous than debris avalanches?

because debris avalanches occur in steep valleys, and are made up of more solid matter than debris flows. debris avalanches are the direct cause of debris flows, which are fluid flows of water, rock and sediment.


Which is deadlier avalanches or earthquakes?

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What make avalanches stronger?

the way a avalanches stronger is the higher the mountain the bigger the avalanches


When was The Avalanches created?

The Avalanches was created in 1997.


Why live where avalanches occur?

Some people choose to live in areas prone to avalanches due to various reasons such as their job, lifestyle preferences, or cultural ties to the region. While avalanches can be dangerous, individuals may feel prepared to manage the risk through proper safety measures, monitoring avalanche forecasts, and living in avalanche-resilient structures.


Can avalanches be stopped?

Kinda-sorta, but not really. It's possible to disrupt the snow cover to set off smaller, less dangerous avalanches to prevent the build up to the big, really dangerous ones. It's also possible to build fences to change the build up of snow drifts. Or to build really chunky fences to dissipate the power and speed of an avalanche.


Which is deadlier in the United states-avalanches or earthquakes?

avalanches


Which is deadlier in the United States avalanches or earthquakes?

avalanches


What makes skiing dangerous?

Falling over, Avalanches, Crevases, Cliffs, Getting lost, Blizzards, Frostbite and Wolves/bears. But it's still worth the risk. :)


What causes avalanches to occur?

Avalanches occur when a layer of snow collapses and slides downhill. This can be triggered by factors like snowfall, wind, temperature changes, or human activity. The force of gravity pulls the snow downhill, creating a dangerous and fast-moving mass of snow, ice, and debris.