Términos de Avalancha

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Danger Ratings

In the U.S., a five-category estimation of the avalanche danger: Low, Moderate, Considerable, High and Extreme.

Deep Slab Avalanche

Avalanches that break deeply into old weak layers of snow that formed some time ago.

Depth Hoar

Large-grained, faceted, cup-shaped crystals near the ground. Depth hoar forms because of large temperature gradients within the snowpack.

Dry Snow Avalanche

An avalanche that occurs in snow below freezing temperatures.