Avalanches

What is an Avalanche

• An avalanche is a flow of snow that rapidly descends down a sloping surface
• Skying, snowmobiling, hiking, vibrations, & noise can all cause avalanches.

Where does this occur

• It occurs on all high sloping mountains with large amounts of snow

Ways to avoid a avalanche & prepare for them

• Know the different types of avalanches
• take a avalanche safety course
• recognize the slopes of snow on mountain tops
• A way to be prepare is to observe the weather 
• Be prepare with equipment such as shovels, rescue beacon, & avalanche cords

Affects of avalanches

• Avalanches can cause death, property damage, & interrupt transportation
• Recreation and ski resorts can be close 
• During winter avalanches can close highway systems

Citation

• Pictures from haiku 
• BBC News. BBC, n.d. Web. 22 Sept. 2014.
• "How to Stay Safe in Avalanche Country." : 8 Steps (with Pictures). N.p., n.d. Web. 22 Sept.
• "Avalanches." Avalanches. Get Prepared. Web. 22 Sept. 2014.