Every year, people lose their lives in avalanches in the Alps. Many of these accidents could be prevented. With the right ...

Most avalanche disasters begin long before the snow moves, shaped by invisible layers, human behavior, and ignored probability. Winter has a way of persuading people that danger has gone dormant. Snow ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Chances are you've heard of an avalanche, and if you're a skier, you might even fear them. But do you know what actually causes ...

Chances are you've heard of an avalanche, and if you're a skier, you might even fear them. But do you know what actually causes them and how dangerous they can actually be? An avalanche (sometimes ...