| How Avalanches occur | Parts of avalanche | safety first | gullies and bowls | miscellaneous |
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what occurs when a slab avalanche happens
a plate or slab of cohesive snow begins to slide as a unit before breaking up.
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Deposit zone
what is the bottom of the avalanche called?
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Transceiver, shovel, and probe
what are the three essential pieces to carry when going into avalanche territory
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the middle, as it will result in a deep burial
if caught in a avalanche in a bowl what part of the bowl should you avoid?
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probes, beacons, shovels, helmets
what are essential equipment to bring into avalanche are?
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What makes sluff avalanches dangerous?
skiers being pushed over cliffs is a primary way to get injured
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deposit zone
where is the best place to look for survivors?
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they make it so the person does not sink to the bottom of the avalanche
what do airbag packs do?
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they can be wind loaded which can result in more snow on the slope
what is a problem with the sides of a bowl?
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so you are always able to dig someone out
Why is having a shovel so important?
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it has to be above freezing for a period of time
what does the temperature have to be for a wet avalanche to occur
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little to no vegetation
what allows avalanches to slide easier?
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Asphyxiation
what is the way majority of people die if the are completely buried
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it can cause a wet avalanche
what can happen if one side of the bowl is affected by the sun?
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skiers, snowmobiles, snowboarders, ice climbers, explosives
name the 5 main triggers?
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Slab avalanches
what is the deadliest type of avalanche?
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the crown
what is the top of the avalanche called
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to the sides or to the edge of the slide
If caught in a avalanche where should you ski?
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a concave
what resembles a bowl but is less dangerous?
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200 km/h
what speeds can dry avalanches reach?
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35 degrees and above
what angle is the common for avalanches to occur?
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the snow will start to "snail"
what is a good indication that a wet avalanche is going to occur?
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to mark locations of where the victim might be
what is the purpose of a avalanche pole?
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they are a terrain trap
why should you avoid gullies?
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there is no escape
what is a problem with gullies or bowls?
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