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www.nytimes.com
2 weeks ago
OMG science

Mountain Goats Are Not Avalanche-Proof

Avalanches are a significant threat to mountain goat populations [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
France news

Extreme weather in Italy and France brings avalanches, floods and landslides

Extreme weather in Italy and France causing avalanches, strong winds, landslides.
Avalanche risk in European regions like South Tyrol and Aosta valley is high. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
2 months ago
California

'Shivers-down-your-spine' avalanche spawns 60-foot walls of snow on Mt. Shasta

Visitors to Mt. Shasta should be aware of avalanche risks in higher elevations.
The recent avalanche on Mt. Shasta spawned 60-foot snow walls and left large scored features behind. [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
4 months ago
California

The avalanche risk is high in much of the western US. Here's what you need to know to stay safe

Winter storms in the western U.S. have brought high avalanche risks, resulting in fatalities and rescues.
Avalanches occur when there is a slope of 30 degrees or more and layers of snow, which can shear off and slide down due to extra pressure. [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
4 months ago
California

How common are avalanches in the Sierra Nevada? See 7 snowy disasters

Avalanches are relatively common in California's mountain ranges.
The Sierra Avalanche Center has reported a total of 22 avalanches since the start of the current season. [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
4 months ago
California

What causes an avalanche? How common are they? What to know after Palisades Tahoe death

Avalanches have been occurring in the Tahoe region in recent days
An avalanche is caused by increased snow sliding down a slope [ more ]
www.kqed.org
4 months ago
Science

Experts Unsure If California Avalanches Will Worsen With Climate Changes | KQED

Warming temperatures can lead to both an increase and decrease in avalanches in different mountain ranges.
Ski resorts have existing programs to reduce avalanche danger, regardless of climate change impacts. [ more ]
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