United States Classification For Avalanche Size
Size | Destructive Potential |
---|---|
1 | Sluff or snow that slides less than 50m (150') of slope distance. |
2 | Small, relative to path. |
3 | Medium, relative to path. |
4 | Large, relative to path. |
5 | Major or maximum, relative to path. |
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