Discusses avalanches, including safety tips to help save lives.

An avalanche expert and predictor explores the often deadly nature of avalanches, sharing dramatic rescue and escape stories, including those of a skier who was forced to make a life-and-death decision and the race to save a buried victim.

Winter recreation in the mountains has increased steadily over the past few years, and so has the number of deaths and injuries caused by avalanches. Staying Alive in Avalanche Terrain covers everything you need to know to avoid trouble in avalanche terrain: what avalanches are and how they work, common myths, human activities that lead to avalanche trouble, what happens to victims when an avalanche occurs, and rescue techniques. Provides step- by-step instruction for determining avalanche hazards, using safe travel technique, and making effective rescues.

Extreme Earth Get up close and personal with some of the most amazing naturalevents in the world, from powerful volcanic eruptions that coat the surrounding area in lava and ash to massive sinkholes that cause the ground to collapse in on itself. Readers will find out what causes these extreme events to occur, what kind of effects they can have on the planet, and how people can stay safe during natural disasters. Avalanches: If avalanche victims aren't rescued within 15 minutes, their chances of survival are slim. THE FEATURES * Engaging text highlights STEM careers involved in studying and protecting against natural disasters * Colorful photos offer incredible views of these extreme events in action * Glossaries explain difficult terms in a way that makes them easy to understand * Sidebars highlight notable extreme events throughout history, unique ways of dealing with the effects of natural disasters, and much more * www.factsfornow.scholastic.com

Avalanches are a dangerous force of nature for those who live in snowy environments. Different conditions can trigger an avalanche and you need to be aware of the warning signs. Learn all about what to do if you ever find yourself in this scary situation, as well as how you can help others who are victims of these snowy catastrophes with safety and training tips. Bundle up and learn all about avalanches! This title will allow students to determine the main idea of a text and explain how it is supported by key details; summarize the text. Content Sidebars Phonetic glossary Maps and diagrams Text based questions.

Technical yet accessible, The Avalanche Handbook, 3rd Edition, covers the formation, character, effects, and control of avalanches; rescue techniques; and research on understanding and surviving avalanches. Illustrated with nearly 200 updated illustrations, photos and examples, the revised edition offers exhaustive information on contributing weather and climate factors, snowpack analysis, the newest transceiver search techniques, and preventative and protective measures, including avalanche zoning and control. It contains new information on the unique characteristics of alpine snow, snow slab instability, terrain variables, skier triggering of avalanches, and the nature of avalanche motion. Plus brand-new chapters on the elements of backcountry avalanche forecasting and the decision-making process.

With more and more people heading into the winter backcountry on skis, snowshoes, and snowmobiles, avalanche safety is of paramount importance. Allen & Mike's Really Cool Avalanche Safety Book distills the sometimes overly technical information of snow science into a user-friendly format with helpful illustrations and easy-to-understand text. With years of experience as NOLS instructors to draw on, Allen O'Bannon and Mike Clelland team up to give winter recreationists the information they need to stay safe in the backcountry, including how to prepare for your trip, proper equipment and how to use it, snowpack assessment, choosing safe travel routes, decision making, and rescue scenarios. Written for both aspriring winter backcountry travelers and experts alike, this book is a must-read for anybody who loves to experience the solitude and beauty of the snowy mountains.