All articles tagged with #avalanches
Austria’s Tirol region endured a wave of deadly avalanches triggered by heavy snowfall and strong winds, with at least five people killed in St Anton am Arlberg and additional fatalities in Nauders-Bergkastel and Klösterle. Dozens of rescue teams were deployed as nearly 200 avalanche incidents were recorded in the past week and more than 200 in total this past week, with conditions described as turbulent and likely to continue.
Eight backcountry skiers were found dead near Truckee, California, after an avalanche, with one person still missing as a large rescue operation continues in the Castle Peak area; the toll in the region now surpasses the 1982 Alpine Meadows avalanche.
A record 13 backcountry skiers, climbers and hikers died in Italy’s mountains in the past week, including 10 fatalities from avalanches triggered by an unstable snowpack, prompting warnings to backcountry travelers as Winter Olympic competitions begin and authorities stress that managed Olympic sites remain safe.
Five off-piste skiers died in two avalanches in Austria’s Pongau region near Salzburg after heavy snowfall; four fatalities and one serious injury occurred in the main incident, with another skier buried earlier in the day, underscoring dangerous avalanche conditions across the Alps amid ongoing snowfall.
A strong storm system continues to pose risks of flooding, high surf, and avalanches in California, with ongoing dangers in Wrightwood, Los Angeles, and the Sierra Nevada, despite easing conditions, prompting emergency responses and evacuations.
A European Space Agency orbiter captured images of 'barcode'-like dust avalanches on Mars caused by meteoroid impacts, but a study shows most slope streaks are due to seasonal wind activity, contributing significantly to Martian dust circulation.
Two avalanches in the Himalayas resulted in nine deaths, including members of expeditions on Dolma Khang and Yalung Ri, highlighting the need for improved safety measures amid challenging weather conditions caused by Cyclone Montha.
A new analysis of Martian surface features reveals that dark, finger-like stripes are caused by dry dust avalanches driven by wind and impacts, not water, reshaping our understanding of Mars' surface processes and climate.
More than 1,000 people, including tourists and residents, have been trapped for a week in a remote skiing area in northwestern China due to dozens of avalanches triggered by heavy snow. Rescuers are evacuating the stranded individuals, with injured people being airlifted out on military helicopters and supplies being flown in. Road clearing efforts have been hampered by the area's geography, and the Kanas scenic area, where the village is located, will remain closed due to continued extreme weather until at least Jan. 20.
Around 1,000 tourists are trapped in China's Xinjiang region after avalanches cut off road access to the remote Hemu village, with heavy snow and fickle weather hindering evacuation efforts. Dozens of avalanches triggered by continuous snowfall have blocked highways, reaching heights of up to seven meters and rendering snow clearing equipment ineffective. Rescue and snow removal work are further complicated by rocks, debris, and tree branches mixed in the snow, with narrow windows for supply missions due to rapidly changing weather. Authorities have organized personnel and machinery for the ongoing rescue and relief efforts, expecting the snow clearing work to continue for some time.
Four people, including tourists from Slovenia and Italy, were killed in three separate avalanches in Norway's Tromsø area. Norwegian authorities have decided to evacuate several parts of the Arctic municipality of Tromsø due to the risk of further avalanches and landslides. The Red Cross is monitoring the situation and is prepared to provide food and medicine to residents in the area's small villages in case they become cut off.
Two separate avalanches in Colorado since Friday have killed two people and injured four others. The first avalanche occurred on Friday near Marble, killing Joel Shute and injuring two others. The second avalanche occurred on Sunday in the Maroon Bowl area of Highland Peak, near Aspen, claiming the life of one person. Nine people have been killed in avalanches in Colorado so far this season.