Tag: avalanches

Explained: Avalanche Terrain Traps

Words by the Norwegian Avalanche Center 4/28/20 Consequence thinking is important!ย Avoid terrain…

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Utah Avalanche Center: Uncertainty, Risk, & Decision Making: Before, During, and After COVID-19

The following blog post is by guest author, UAC observer, and Wasatch…

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Can Earthquakes Cause Avalanches?

Yes, they can. A 6.5 magnitude earthquake was reported yesterday, March 31,…

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Utah Avalanche Center Director Speaks on Backcountry Use During the COVID-19 Crisis

Due to the current COVID-19 crisis, all North American ski resorts are…

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42 Human-Triggered Avalanches in Utah in Past 5-Days!!

The string of human triggered avalanches continues in the backcountry. In the…

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COVID-19 Pandemic Forces Avalanche Canada to Stop Forecasting Early

Avalanche Canada will issue its final avalanche forecast for the season this…

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VIDEO: Sierra Avalanche Center Shows Current Instability in the Snowpack, Reveals Persistent Weak Layer

  This observation was taken on Hidden Peak yesterday, March 17, 2020.…

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6 Killed in 2 Separate Avalanches in the Austrian Alps Yesterday

Six people have been killed in two separate avalanches in the Austrian…

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