Types of avalanche

By Alec Foglia

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Snow avalanches can be divided into slab avalanches, loose snow avalanches, slide avalanches, powder avalanches and wet snow avalanches.

 

snow covered mountain under blue sky during daytime
Slab avalanche
snow covered mountain under blue sky during daytime
Loose snow avalanche
snow covered mountain under blue sky during daytime
Slide avalanche
snow covered mountain under blue sky during daytime
Powder avalanche
snow covered mountain under blue sky during daytime
Wet snow avalanche