Snow avalanches are natural phenomena that occur when a mass of snow rapidly descends down a slope, often triggered by various factors such as weather conditions, snowpack stability, and terrain.
145 cm total snow depth, with 45 cm of recent snow showing some wind impact. Beneath that, 50 cm of older snow increasing in density. Around 20 cm of faceted grains, starting to gain cohesion. 20 cm ...
An avalanche in Val-Cenis, Savoie, claimed the lives of four Norwegian ski tourers on Wednesday, January 29, 2025. The avalanche struck in the late afternoon near the Col de Sollières, outside the ski ...