Types
Whats one type of avalanche
Slab
What is a cornice
An overhang of snow
Where does an avalanche start
At the top of the path
Whats faster a dry avalanche or a wet one
Dry avalanches are faster
How do convex slopes get steeper
They are skied and snowboarded more
Whats one type of avalanche
Point release
How can people trigger an avalanche
Skiing, snowmobiling, snowboarding, ice climbing, and explosives
What is steeper the starting zone of an avalanche or the track
The start zone is steeper
What speed can a dry avalanche reach
200km/hr
What is a concave
A bowl shaped area of snow
Whats a point release avalanche
Small amount of snow the size of a snowball starts to slide
How fast would wind have to be going to trigger an avalanche
Any speed
How much vegetation is there
little to none
What speed can a wet avalanche reach
100km/hr
What is more dangerous concave or convex
Convex is more dangerous
Whats a slab avalanche
Occurs when a plate or slab of cohesive snow begins to slide as a unit before breaking up.
Whats an ideal slope for an avalanche
30-45 degrees
What area should you check for survivors
At the bottom of the path where the snow settles
Does a dry avalanche have a powder cloud
Yes
Why are convexs more dangerous
Because there is less snow holding them up
Which avalanche is more deadly slab or point release
Slab is more deadly
What are the five natural triggers
Loading a slope by snowfall, wind, warming temperatures or rain, Cornice falling, and clumps of snow falling
How steep is the track
Under 30 degrees
How much powder can a wet avalanche have
None
Why are concaves less dangerous
Because they have more snow supporting them