Humans have been exposed to the danger of avalanches ever since the Alpine habitat was colonized. Avalanches are gravity-driven mass movements that pose a potential danger as a result of meteorological conditions.
The typical skier avalanche is around 50-70 meters wide and has about three times the flow length. The fracture depth (also called break-off depth) is on average around half a meter.
All Levels 13.11.2025 Arrow Down White Contents 01 Snow cover snowpack 02 Avalanche types 03 Avalanche danger and avalanche forecast 04 Avalanche problems 05 Danger
Snow is a form of frozen water. It consists of many small ice crystals that form into snowflakes.
Pupils who live in the Alpine region should have the opportunity to complete avalanche courses or winter sports safety days.
Snow is an exciting and unique material and we want children and young people to learn more about it and share their fascination with us.
04.11.2024 Contents These crossword puzzles consolidate the knowledge you have learned about the basics of the natural hazard of avalanches (presentation on the basics of
Snow is an exciting and unique material and we want children and young people to learn more about it and share their fascination with us.
Snow is an exciting and unique material and we want children and young people to learn more about it and share their fascination with us.
If you are caught in an avalanche, you are a passenger and your life is in potential danger. Independent rescue and rescue attempts may be successful, but in most cases you will be dependent on the help of others.