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Avalanches have become deadlier. Experts explain why.

Por: ABC News Tech February 18, 2023

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According to the , the 2020-2021 avalanche season was the deadliest in recorded U.S. history, with a record-setting 37 avalanche-related deaths.That figure is causing some experts to look into whether climate change is a factor leading to such weak snowpack.Avalanches happen when a large, stable snowpack sits on top of a weaker, less cohesive layer of snow. Loose unstable snow acts like sand on a shuffleboard table, allowing the large cohesive... + full article



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