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AVALANCHE
About
causes
Effects
Types
Human intervention
-by Catherine, Johan
II MSW
PONDICHERRY UNIVERSITY
ABOUT
• An avalanche (also called a snowslide or snowslip) is
a rapid flow of snow down a sloping surface.
• Avalanches are typically triggered in a starting zone
from a mechanical failure in the snow pack when the
forces on the snow exceed its strength but sometimes
only with gradually widening .
• Primarily composed of flowing snow and air, large
avalanches have the capability to entrain ice, rocks,
trees, and other material on the slope, and are
distinct from mudslides , rock slides,
and serac collapses on an icefall.
TYPES OF
AVALANCHES
Loose Snow
Avalanche
They are common on
steep slopes and are
seen “after a fresh
snowfall”. Since the
snow does not have
time to settle down
fully or has been made
loose by sunlight, the
snow-pack is not very
solid. Such avalanches
have a single point of
origin, from where
they widen as they
travel down the slope.
Slab
Avalanche
Loose Snow
Avalanches in turn
could cause a Slab
Avalanche, which are
characterized by a the
fall of a large block of
ice down the slopes.
Thin slabs cause fairly
small amounts of
damage, while the
thick ones are
responsible for many
fatalities.
Powder
Avalanche
* Powder Snow Avalanches
are a mix of the other forms,
Loose Snow and Slab.
* The bottom half of this
avalanche consists of a slab
or a dense concentration of
snow, ice and air.
* Above this is a cloud of
powdered snow, which can
snowball into a larger
avalanche as it progresses
down the slope.
* The speed attained by this
avalanche can cross 190
miles per hour and they can
cross large distances.
Wet Avalanche
These are quite
dangerous as they
travel slowly due to
friction, which collects
debris from the path
fairly easily. The
avalanche comprises
of water and snow at
the beginning, but
understanding of
avalanches has
showed us that it can
pick up speed with
ease.
• -A powder snow avalanche in
the Himalayas near Mount
Everest.
• A skier escaping from
a falling avalanche -
CAUSESOF
AVALANCHES
Snow Storm & Wind direction
The 24 hours after a storm are considered
to be the most critical. Wind normally
blows from one side of the slope of
mountain to another side. While blowing
up, it will scour snow off the surface which
can overhang a mountain.
Heavy Snowfall
Heavy snowfall is the first, since it deposits
snow in unstable during the summer
months is the leading cause of wet snow
avalanches. areas and puts pressure on
the snow-pack.
Human Activity
Humans have contributed to the start of many
avalanches in recent years. “Winter sports” that
require steep slopes often put pressure on the
snow-pack which it cannot deal.
Vibration and Movements
The use of All Terrain Vehicles creates
vibrations within the snow that it cannot
withstand. The other is construction work
done with explosives, which tend to
weaken the entire surrounding area.
Warm Temperature
Warm temperatures that can last “several
hours” a day can weaken some of the
upper layers of snow and cause it to slide
down.
Steep Slopes
Layers of snow build up and slide down
the mountain at a faster rate as steep
slopes can increase the speed of snow.
EFFECTS
OF
AVALANCHES
Effects of Avalanches
Damage to Life
& Property
A large number of
casualties takes place after
avalanches hit heavily
populated areas.
Infrastructure is damaged
and the blockage caused,
impacts the livelihood of
many. People who
enjoy skiing, snowboarding
and snowmobiling are at a
greater risk of losing their
lives. A powerful avalanche
can even destroy buildings
and power supplies can be
cut off.
Flash Floods
When an avalanche occurs, it brings down all
the debris with it and can cause havoc in low
lying areas.
Flash floods are seen to happen after
avalanches, which is a long term problem
many villagers and townspeople have to deal
with.
Economic
Impact
An avalanche can block
anything in its path and
even restrict the
normal movement of
traffic. Various ski
resorts depend on
tourists to run their
business
successfully. Ski resorts
and other businesses
are forced to close until
the avalanche
decreases and weather
conditions become
suitable
HUMAN INTERVENTION(preventive measures)-
• 1. Ski Resorts
• 2. Fences
• 3. Trees
• 4. Earth Mounds(artificial changes in land level, typically made from
piles of artificially placed or sculpted rocks and soil )
• 5. Snow Nets
Rescuemeasures-
• Search and rescue equipment
• Avalanche cords
• Beacons -"beepers"/peeps/ avalanche transceivers
• Shovels - digging snow pits as part of evaluating the snow
pack
• Avalung - consists of a mouth piece, a flap valve, an exhaust
pipe, and an air collector
• Other Equipment's - Emergency Position-Indicating Radio
Beacon (EPIRB) or Personal Locating Beacons (PLBs)
containing the Global Positioning System (GPS).

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Avlanche

  • 2. ABOUT • An avalanche (also called a snowslide or snowslip) is a rapid flow of snow down a sloping surface. • Avalanches are typically triggered in a starting zone from a mechanical failure in the snow pack when the forces on the snow exceed its strength but sometimes only with gradually widening . • Primarily composed of flowing snow and air, large avalanches have the capability to entrain ice, rocks, trees, and other material on the slope, and are distinct from mudslides , rock slides, and serac collapses on an icefall.
  • 4. Loose Snow Avalanche They are common on steep slopes and are seen “after a fresh snowfall”. Since the snow does not have time to settle down fully or has been made loose by sunlight, the snow-pack is not very solid. Such avalanches have a single point of origin, from where they widen as they travel down the slope.
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  • 6. Slab Avalanche Loose Snow Avalanches in turn could cause a Slab Avalanche, which are characterized by a the fall of a large block of ice down the slopes. Thin slabs cause fairly small amounts of damage, while the thick ones are responsible for many fatalities.
  • 7. Powder Avalanche * Powder Snow Avalanches are a mix of the other forms, Loose Snow and Slab. * The bottom half of this avalanche consists of a slab or a dense concentration of snow, ice and air. * Above this is a cloud of powdered snow, which can snowball into a larger avalanche as it progresses down the slope. * The speed attained by this avalanche can cross 190 miles per hour and they can cross large distances.
  • 8. Wet Avalanche These are quite dangerous as they travel slowly due to friction, which collects debris from the path fairly easily. The avalanche comprises of water and snow at the beginning, but understanding of avalanches has showed us that it can pick up speed with ease.
  • 9. • -A powder snow avalanche in the Himalayas near Mount Everest. • A skier escaping from a falling avalanche -
  • 11. Snow Storm & Wind direction The 24 hours after a storm are considered to be the most critical. Wind normally blows from one side of the slope of mountain to another side. While blowing up, it will scour snow off the surface which can overhang a mountain.
  • 12. Heavy Snowfall Heavy snowfall is the first, since it deposits snow in unstable during the summer months is the leading cause of wet snow avalanches. areas and puts pressure on the snow-pack.
  • 13. Human Activity Humans have contributed to the start of many avalanches in recent years. “Winter sports” that require steep slopes often put pressure on the snow-pack which it cannot deal.
  • 14. Vibration and Movements The use of All Terrain Vehicles creates vibrations within the snow that it cannot withstand. The other is construction work done with explosives, which tend to weaken the entire surrounding area.
  • 15. Warm Temperature Warm temperatures that can last “several hours” a day can weaken some of the upper layers of snow and cause it to slide down.
  • 16. Steep Slopes Layers of snow build up and slide down the mountain at a faster rate as steep slopes can increase the speed of snow.
  • 19. Damage to Life & Property A large number of casualties takes place after avalanches hit heavily populated areas. Infrastructure is damaged and the blockage caused, impacts the livelihood of many. People who enjoy skiing, snowboarding and snowmobiling are at a greater risk of losing their lives. A powerful avalanche can even destroy buildings and power supplies can be cut off.
  • 20. Flash Floods When an avalanche occurs, it brings down all the debris with it and can cause havoc in low lying areas. Flash floods are seen to happen after avalanches, which is a long term problem many villagers and townspeople have to deal with.
  • 21. Economic Impact An avalanche can block anything in its path and even restrict the normal movement of traffic. Various ski resorts depend on tourists to run their business successfully. Ski resorts and other businesses are forced to close until the avalanche decreases and weather conditions become suitable
  • 22. HUMAN INTERVENTION(preventive measures)- • 1. Ski Resorts • 2. Fences • 3. Trees • 4. Earth Mounds(artificial changes in land level, typically made from piles of artificially placed or sculpted rocks and soil ) • 5. Snow Nets
  • 23. Rescuemeasures- • Search and rescue equipment • Avalanche cords • Beacons -"beepers"/peeps/ avalanche transceivers • Shovels - digging snow pits as part of evaluating the snow pack • Avalung - consists of a mouth piece, a flap valve, an exhaust pipe, and an air collector • Other Equipment's - Emergency Position-Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB) or Personal Locating Beacons (PLBs) containing the Global Positioning System (GPS).