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What is an avalanche?

An avalanche is a period of snowfall that lasts at least a week

An avalanche corresponds to the accumulation of at least 1 meter of snow on the ground

An avalanche is the arrangement of artificial snow for skiing

An avalanche is a rapid flow of snow down a slope

What types of avalanches are there?

Avalanches are classified according to the month in which they occur

Avalanches are classified by their morphological characteristics, and are rated either by their destructive potential, or the mass of the downward flowing snow

Avalanches are not classified

Avalanches are classified according to the hour in which they occur

Where do avalanches occur?

An avalanche can occur anywhere

An avalanche typically occurs in mountainous areas above 5000 meters in height

An avalanche typically occurs in mountainous areas

An avalanche typically occurs at the north pole

What could be the consequences of avalanches?

Avalanches, have no consequences as they cannot cause damage to structures and infrastructures

Avalanches, can cause damage to structures and infrastructures only above 5000 meters in height

Avalanches, according to their intensity, can cause more or less heavy damage to structures and infrastructures, ultimately leading to their complete destruction

Avalanches, can cause damage to structures and infrastructures only if they occur in summer

Can avalanches be predicted?

The only avalanches that can be predicted by snow observations are those that occur in Europe

Avalanches cannot be predicted in any way

Avalanches can be predicted by snow observations (tracing of physical and nivological properties of snow cover to reach the critical levels)

The only avalanches that can be predicted by snow observations are those that occur in daylight