where do most avalanches occur?
Avalanches can happen wherever there is snow lying on ground of sufficient angle. Accidents in recent years in most mountain areas, demonstrate the truth of this statement. The vastly increased popularity of winter climbing and hill walking, along with the growth of interest in ski touring means that greater numbers are at hazard. Sadly, each year adds to the list of injuries or fatalities. Many of these accidents would have been avoidable, given greater care or knowledge, or if the victims had even paused to consider that avalanche hazard might be present.
most avalanches are in north of all countrys
ReplyDeleteAbout 90% of all the avalanches begin on slopes between 30 to 45 degrees; about 98% of all the avalanches occur on slopes between 25 to 50 degrees. Avalanches start most often on slopes above the timberline that face away from prevailing winds. Avalanches can run, however, on small slopes well below the timberline, such as gullies, road cuts, and small openings in the trees. Very dense trees can anchor the snow to steep slopes and prevent avalanches from starting; however avalanches can release and travel through a moderately dense forest. Most avalanches occur in the backcountry, outside of developed ski areas.
ReplyDeleteAvalanches can occur anything. As long as it is on land! It can cause things that look simular to rocks and everthing! Things it can occur can also hurt you badly
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