types
it starts at a single point and accumulates snow forming a snowball affect
small devices worn close to body.
what is a avalanche tranceiver
how fast is a wet avalanche
what is ten to twenty mph
snow and debris stop at this point
what is a runout zone
most common winter avalanche due to buildup of snow.
what is a slab avalanche
inflats above head to keep person above avalanche
how fast is a dry avalanche
what is 80 mph
what is a avalanche track
often occurs after a warm spell or during the spring thaw.
what is a wet avalanche
long device used to help find someone buried in snow
what is a probe
how fast is a powder snow avalanche
what is 80 mph
most volatile area of a slope where snow can fracture.
what is a starting zone