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Avalanches

Avalanches. By Cherokee Mello. What is an Avalanche?. An avalanche is snow falling down a mountain very fast. There are three types of avalanches: rock, dry snow, and slab avalanches. What causes a Avalanche?. Fresh snow breaks loose from a older layer of snow beneath. A loud sound.

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Avalanches

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  1. Avalanches By Cherokee Mello

  2. What is an Avalanche? • An avalanche is snow falling down a mountain very fast. • There are three types of avalanches: rock, dry snow, and slab avalanches.

  3. What causes a Avalanche? • Fresh snow breaks loose from a older layer of snow beneath. • A loud sound.

  4. Damages caused by a Avalanche • A avalanche can bury a village in seconds if its fast enough. • Kill lots of people.

  5. Steps to prepare for an Avalanche • Ramps can divert avalanches a little bit. • Pine trees can slow down an avalanche. • Walls can also help slow down an avalanche.

  6. How to be safe in a Avalanche • Go to a basement • Stay in a corner • Turn off all lights

  7. Interesting Facts • Avalanche speeds can reach up to 245mph.

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