Avalanche

An avalanche is a big slide of snow, ice, and rocks that rushes down a mountain very quickly. It can happen when too much snow builds up and suddenly breaks loose, just like if you pushed a pile of sn...

Examples

• While skiing in the mountains, I learned that an avalanche can happen if too much snow builds up on a slope.
• In our science class, we watched a video showing how an avalanche can occur when the snow gets too heavy and slides down the mountain.
• During our field trip to the snowy hills, our guide told us about the dangers of an avalanche and how to stay safe.

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