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What is Avalanche?

A sudden and rapid flow of snow masses accumulated on the slopes of mountainous areas under the influence of gravity or a triggering external force; a large snow mass that grows as it flows and may contain ice and stones.

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A narrow band of strong winds in the upper atmosphere, typically flowing from west to east and influencing weather patterns.

The branch of science dealing with the laws of motion of air or other gases.

Nor'easter is a meteorological event commonly observed in the Northeastern United States and typically occurs during the...

A sudden electrostatic discharge during a thunderstorm between electrically charged regions of a cloud, between clouds, or...

A thin, white cloud layer that is intertwined or separate, arranged in regular order, and does not cast a shadow.

A term used to identify clouds with a base height below 6,000 feet in the observer's direction. Stratiform clouds consist...

The upward movement of air caused by a topographic barrier, such as a mountain, which can lead to cloud formation and precipitation.

The decrease in temperature with height in an adiabatically rising air parcel (lapse rate). For dry air, this value is 1...

A polar vortex is a circulating mass of air in the atmosphere, typically found in polar regions. This rotating air mass occurs...

A middle cloud type within the B family in the international cloud classification. These are shaded clouds that can be white...