Avalanche

Group 6
Definition Avalanche

A mass of snow ice and rock falling rapidly down a mountainslide.

Causes Avalanche

Snowstorm and wind direction. Heavy snowstorms cause Avalanches. The 24 hours
after a storm are considered to be the most critical.
Effect Avalanche
 Death of People and Animals. Asphyxiation is the most common cause of death
by an avalanche…

 Property Damage. A powerful avalanche can completely destroy buildings and

other.