Wet snow avalanche
By Alec Foglia
Wet snow avalanches can manifest themselves in different forms, the determining factor being the presence of liquid water in the snowpack. They frequently release naturally, especially in the event of rain or after daytime warming and occur in springtime in particular.
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Figure 4 Wet snow avalanche. Source: Andrew Burr (powder.com)