AvalanchesBy: Maegan , Michelle

and Siera

Predicting and Measuring

There is no way of predicting avalanches.

There is also no way to measure avalanches because they move so quickly.

Causes

Avalanches are caused by tight snow pack suddenly released by natural or human

causes.

Safety

To be safe when an avalanche strikes you should always wear a helmet.

Ski and snowboard with a friend.

Don't be stupid!!

Facts• Avalanche: A mass of loosened snow,

ice, and/or earth suddenly and swiftly sliding down a mountain.

• In practice, assumed to be a snow avalanche unless another term such as ice,rock, mud, etc is used.

Facts Cont.

• Of the major avalanche hazards, the interruption of communications lines probably occursmost frequently. Places of highest hazard include ski areas, mountain passes, and otherareas where transmission lines cross avalanche paths. In regions where important.

Facts Cont.

•highways or railroads cross areas subject to frequent snow slides, these losses result from blocked roads, buried railroad tracks, and destroyed bridges can reach into the millions of dollars in damage.

Facts Cont.

• Each year, avalanches claim more than 150 lives worldwide, a number that has been increasing over the past few decades. Thousands more are caught in avalanches, partly buried or injured. Everyone from snowmobilers to skiers to highway motorists are caught in the "White Death." Most are fortunate enough to survive.

Video

• http://dsc.discovery.com/videos/raging-planet-three-types-of-avalanches.html

http://dsc.discovery.com/videos/mythbusters-avalanche-launch.html

Facts

• Avalanches can be set off by one person.

• They can start off harmless and end up deadly.

• They can be small or huge!

Warnings

• We really don't have a way to predict when an avalanche will happen.

• They are usually caused by human activity.

THE END!!!

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