Términos de Avalancha

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Leeward: The downwind side of an obstacle such as a ridge.
Loading: The addition of weight on top of a snowpack, usually from precipitation, wind drifting, or a person.
Loose Snow Avalanche: An avalanche that releases from a point and spreads downhill collecting more snow - different from a slab avalanche. Also called a point-release or sluff.
Low Avalanche Hazard: Generally safe avalanche conditions. Watch for unstable snow on isolated terrain features. Natural and human triggered avalanches unlikely. Small avalanches in isolated areas or extreme terrain.