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avalanche

Sudden, drastic flow of snow down a steep slope

EntityQ7935

Subclass of: mass wasting flow
, geographically localized event

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An avalanche is a rapid flow of snow down a slope, such as a hill or mountain. Avalanches can be triggered spontaneously, by factors such as increased precipitation or snowpack weakening, or by external means such as humans, other animals, and earthquakes. Primarily composed of flowing snow and air, large avalanches have the capability to capture and move ice, rocks, and trees.

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Facet of: snow
gravity
Different from: Avalanche criterion used: descriptive page and disambiguation page have to be in different items
Has list: list of avalanches
Has effect: avalanche blast

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