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Where do avalanches happen and why do they occur?
Why do avalanches occur?
Avalanches can be triggered by a variety of factors, such as heavy snowfall, changing temperatures, wind direction, and human activity. When the weight of fresh snow exceeds the strength of the underlying snow layer, it can cause a slab of snow to break loose and tumble down the mountain slope, picking up more snow as it goes.