avalanche
Example Sentences
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Five people were killed in a series of avalanches in the Austrian Alps as heavy snowfall hit the region on Friday.
From BBC
The latest deaths took to 18 the number of dead in avalanches in Austria this winter season.
From Barron's
The man was among six people rescued in four separate incidents on and around Ben Nevis - two of which were during avalanches.
From BBC
Six people were rescued from where the group encountered an avalanche in the Castle Peak area on their way back from a backcountry skiing adventure.
From Los Angeles Times
Away from the slopes, heavy snow and high winds have increased the avalanche risk on some of Scotland's highest mountains.
From BBC
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