GEOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -An avalanche slides down a cliff in Antarctica. An avalanche is a mass of snow, rock, ice, and soil that tumbles down a mountain. During an avalanche, a mass of snow, rock, ice, soil, and other material slides swiftly down a mountainside. Avalanches of rocks or soil are often called landslides.

Detailed explanation-2: -An avalanche is a mass of snow, ice, and debris flowing and sliding rapidly down a steep slope (Colorado Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan, 2013, p. 3-138). An avalanche is defined in Colorado state statutes as a “geologic hazard.”

Detailed explanation-3: -Avalanches can be triggered by wind, rain, warming temperatures, snow and earthquakes. They can also be triggered by skiers, snowmobiles, hikers, vibrations from machinery or construction.

Detailed explanation-4: -Hiking after storm: Avoid steep slopes: Stay to the windward side of ridges: Stay on the windward side of gently sloping ridges. Avoid treeless slopes: Avoid treeless slopes and gullies. Watch for cracks: Watch for cracks or small slabs that have sheared off. More items