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Avalanche
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Rapid flow of a mass of snow down a slope
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An avalanche is a rapid flow of snow down a slope, such as a hill or mountain. Avalanches can be triggered spontaneously, by factors such as increased precipitation or snowpack weakening, or by external means such as humans, other animals, and earthquakes. Primarily composed of flowing snow and air, large avalanches have the capability to...

Instance of
geographically localized event
Facet of
Snow
Gravity
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