The Key Element in Creating Avalanche Danger Is ____

question 44

Multiple Choice

The key element in creating avalanche danger is ____.

• A)a frozen "cornice" or overhang
• B)a frozen or overhang
• C)recent freezing or packing of the surface layer
• D)a source of vibration
• E)a weak layer in the snowpack

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