How Do Avalanches Form?

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Author:

WGBH Educational Foundation

Subject:

Science and Technology

Institution Name:

Teachers Domain

Collection:

Teachers' Domain

Grade Level:

Primary, Secondary

Abstract:

In this video segment adapted from NOVA, dramatic footage of avalanches and animations of ice crystals illustrate how a layer of weakly-bonded snow can contribute to a devastating avalanche.

Course Type:

Learning Module

Languages:

English

Material Type:

Activities and Labs, Curriculum Standards

Media Format:

Video

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2006, 1997 WGBH Educational Foundation. All rights reserved. A NOVA Production by the WGBH/Boston Science Unit in association with La Cinquieme and Sveriges Television. Stock footage courtesy of Steve Kroschel, Corbis. Still images courtesy of EM Unit, ARS-USDA, Beltsville, MD. Animation courtesy of Pictures on the Wall.