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- This article refers to the natural event. For other uses, see Avalanche (disambiguation)
An avalanche is a slide of a large snow (or rock) down a mountainside, caused when a buildup of snow is released down a slope, and is one of the major dangers faced in the mountains in winter. An avalanche is an example of a gravity current consisting of granular material.
In an avalanche, lots of material or mixtures of different types of material fall or slide rapidly under the force of gravity. Avalanches are often classified by what they are made of, for example snow, ice, rock or soil avalanches. A mixture of these would be called a debris avalanche.
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Avalanches :: Natural Disasters and Hazards
@avalanche down 2-1 after 1st. #nhl great to see @Team25 ceremony. Well respected in #Denver
TerryLott (Terry Lott) Sat, 07 Nov 2009 02:50:33 -0000
@avalanche down 2-1 after 1st. #nhl great to see @Team25 ceremony. Well respected in #Denver
hawks avalanche..pretty good start..keep it going boys
TylerThompson22 (Tyler Thompson) Sat, 07 Nov 2009 02:48:59 -0000
hawks avalanche..pretty good start..keep it going boys
Ryan O'Reilly GOAL on Antti Niemi http://bit.ly/3SB2gO #Avalanche #nhl
NHLRobot (Not the NHL) Sat, 07 Nov 2009 02:48:04 -0000
Ryan O'Reilly GOAL on Antti Niemi http://bit.ly/3SB2gO #Avalanche #nhl
GOAL!!!!!!!!!!!!! O'Reilly... you are amazing... now whose gonna score two more goals 2 give @Avalanche the lead during next period?
KelseyLeah (Kelsey Carter) Sat, 07 Nov 2009 02:47:15 -0000
GOAL!!!!!!!!!!!!! O'Reilly... you are amazing... now whose gonna score two more goals 2 give @Avalanche the lead during next period?
Just caught in a Strawberry Avalanche - both the song & the Strawberries&Cream that I'm consuming wholeheartedly...:-)
JaypApp (JäyP Paala) Sat, 07 Nov 2009 02:46:33 -0000
Just caught in a Strawberry Avalanche - both the song & the Strawberries&Cream that I'm consuming wholeheartedly...:-)
I have a super busy weekend! I need to clean house, pack for Denver, and get ready to attend the Avalanche game on Sunday! XD
malloryheart (Mallory M.) Sat, 07 Nov 2009 02:46:09 -0000
I have a super busy weekend! I need to clean house, pack for Denver, and get ready to attend the Avalanche game on Sunday! XD
Alpinism and Ski - Mountain guiding company based in Wanaka, New Zealand. Mountaineering, ski touring and avalanche course details.
Meta Description: [ New Zealand guided mountain climbing, mountaineering, trekking, hiking, backcountry skiing,skitouring and snowboarding with Alpinism and Ski Wanaka ]
American Avalanche Association - Professional society of avalanche workers.
Avalanche Awareness - Chauvin Guides International offers avalanche training courses for skiers and climbers.
Avalanche Book Reviews and On-Line Ordering - Reviews of current avalanche books by Faerthen Felix, professional avalanche forecaster
Meta Description: [ The most complete on-line source of avalanche publications and videos. ]
Canadian Avalanche Association - Represents avalanche professionals working in Canada. Promotes scientific and technical knowledge, standards and communications and offers training to avalanche workers. Includes course description, current avalanche bulletins, accidents and statistics, and FAQs.
Central Sierra Avalanche Information - A regularly updated forecast of the potential avalanche hazard in the US Central Sierra, from Yuba Pass south to Sonora Pass.
Meta Description: [ USDA Forest Service national headquarters website; the home page and gateway to all Forest Service websites. ]
Colorado Avalanche Information Center - Snow avalanche forecasting and education center for the State of Colorado.
Crested Butte Mountain Guides - Offers AIARE qualified avalanche safety courses throughout Colorado for skiers, snowmobiliers and snowboarders.
Meta Description: [ The Crested Butte Mountain Guides have over fifteen years of working and playing in the Elk Mountain in the heart of the Rockies. ]
Cyberspace Snow and Avalanche Center - Provides comprehensive global avalanche and snow information including conditions, educational information, and incident reports.
Meta Description: [ The Avalanche Center provides global snow avalanche information. It is a comprehensive source for current snow conditions, avalanche classes, accident reports, and more. ]
Exum Avalanche Training - Operating on Teton Pass in conjunction with Rendezvous Ski Tours, and in Grand Teton National Park, offers private instruction in avalanche hazard evaluation and rescue.
Forest Service National Avalanche Center - Provides a list of US avalanche centers and current reports, information on skiiers, snowboarders, and snowmobiler avalanche basics and statistics, and links.
Italian Avalanche Service - As part of the Italian Alpine Club, the service promotes avalanche accident prevention and is active in avalanche training and instruction. Includes history of the service and information about its organization.
Meta Description: [ Il sito ufficiale del Servizio Valanghe Italiano - SVI, organo tecnico del Club Alpino Italiano - CAI. ]
New Zealand Snow Safety Institute - Mountaineering and mountain safety courses including: avalanche awareness, explosives for avalanche control, backcountry ski and snowboarding courses.
Meta Description: [ The New Zealand Snow Safety Institute located at Temple Basin Ski Area offers a series of alpine courses throughout the year on aspects of mountaineering, climbing, avalanche safety, backcountry ski and snowboarding. The courses are designed for those involved with skiing, snowboarding, climbing ... ]
Scottish Avalanche Service - Latest winter conditions and forecast
Meta Description: [ Homepage for sportscotland Avalanche Information service ]
Snow Gear Reviews - GearReview.com - Reviews of snow equipment, including avalanche beacons and other equipment
Meta Description: [ Snow Gear Reviews - GearReview.com ]
Sport Scotland Avalanche Information Service - Provides avalanche information and forecasts for the main climbing areas of Scotland.
Meta Description: [ SportsScotland Avalanche Information Service, SAIS, are a Scottish based organisation providing avalanche information and forecasts for the main climbing areas of Scotland. ]
Swiss Federal Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research - Provides snow and avalanche information for Switzerland. Includes an overview of the institution's organization.
Meta Description: [ Homepage des Eidg. Instituts für Schnee- und Lawinenforschung Davos ]
This is Your Brain in the Backcountry - Some basic advice for winter backcountry users - don't leave your brain in the sock drawer!
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USNWS Salt Lake City Snow and Avalanche Information - Snow and avalanche observations for the Wasatch Mountains in Utah
Meta Description: [ Government Internet Service Home page. The starting point for official government weather forecasts, warnings, meteorological products for forecasting the weather, and information about meteorology. ]
Utah Avalanche Center - USDA Forest Service avalanche information for Utah
Utah Avalanche Classes - Listing of avalanche classes available in Utah, kept current by the author.
Meta Description: [ Utah Avalanche Classes 2007-8 ]
Westwide Avalanche Network - Westwide Avalanche Network is your one stop shop for current avalanche information around the world.
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