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Avalanche Safety and prevention
You shouldn't be caught in an avalanche if you prevent the avalanche from happen.
These are some ways to prevent avalanches.
Try not to travel in big groups because if you get caught in an avalanche you will have no one to dig you out.
Don't ski above anybody because the snow could slid on them.
If you stop moving go out of the avalanche path.
Always have an escape rout to go if there is an avalanche.
You should carry a shovel in your group
First aid kit if someone gets hurt.
You can get beacons to fid someone. you should practice often with beacons. They can save you if you are in an avalanche
Only 1 out of 3 people buried without a beacon survives.
Some times people build things, plant trees, or use explosives to prevent or stop avalanches. these are some things they use.
Stone wedges can stop an avalanche and help save buildings or villages.
Fences built high on the mountain can help stabilize the avalanches.
Explosives can start small avalanches and prevent the snow from building up.
Trees can slow down avalanches and it is the most effective way of stopping them.
You should use these sites if you are going skiing in an area where avalanches can happen.
Safety sites avalanche safety slide guide
Avalanche centers click on the place you are going to find safety in formation.