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Disaster Management — Geography STD 11 Arts — Question

Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 11 ArtsGeographyDisaster Management2 Marks
Question
What is an avalanche? Precautions during an avalanche.
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Answer

  • Frequent falls from the Himalayas cause a lot of damage.
  • This phenomenon is rarely felt in the icy regions of the earth or in the icy regions of the high mountainous areas.
  • "Avalanches" occur mainly due to the pressure of landslides, mountaineering activities such as ice skiing, adventure tourism, and mountaineering.
  • Sometimes mountaineers fall victim to this phenomenon.
  • The limited area is enough to cause casualties through this natural and man-made phenomenon.
  • Avalanche Precautions:
  • Follow the instructions given by the administration when passing through frozen areas.
  • Avoid going to snow-covered areas when there are storms or heavy rains.
  • As a precautionary measure when passing through snow-covered areas, keep with the necessities of life.

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