avalanche danger

collocation in English

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avalanche
noun[C]
uk
/ˈæv.əl.ɑːntʃ/us
/ˈæv.əl.æntʃ/
a large amount of ice, snow, and rock falling quickly down the side of ...
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danger
noun
uk
/ˈdeɪn.dʒər/us
/ˈdeɪn.dʒɚ/
the possibility of harm or death ...
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Snowstorms and rainstorms are important contributors toavalanchedanger.
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Hazards of the hike include a steep and rocky trail, risk of lightning strike, snow, andavalanchedangerin winter.
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Every incident is different depending upon the number of victims,avalanchedanger, weather conditions, terrain, access, availability of rescuers, etc.
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This activity is extremely dangerous because optimum highmark terrain is typically in areas whereavalanchedangeris extremely high.
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This route has tremendousavalanchedangerand was not successfully climbed until 1963.
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In winter, a short section of the journey is in anavalanchedangerzone, and the area can remain cold and rainy even in summer.
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In avalanche safety, cornices are a highavalanchedangeras they often break and trigger larger avalanches that permeate several snow layers.
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Skiing or ice climbing is not limited to this time, but theavalanchedangerrequires special training to assess and navigate the ravine safely during the winter.
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Overnight camping is allowed in the winter in the backcountry with a permit and visitors should inquire about avalanche dangers.
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