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Ages: 10 - 18
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There are two basic elements to an avalanche: a steep, snow-covered slope and a trigger that causes a weak layer within the snow pack to collapse. This video segment adapted from NOVA reveals that the shape of the ice crystals of snowflakes within a ...snow pack is also a critical factor. How well the crystals bond together determines how strong a snow layer is and therefore how stable the snow pack is. Closed captioning included. Run time 04:03.
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October 26, 2010 at 10:41 PM
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Not Right For WatchKnowLearn
Ages: 9 - 18
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Would you risk your life to ski the perfect powder? In 2008, there were a record number of deaths from avalanches in North America, most of which were caused by the victim or someone in their party. The explore team heads into the stunning backcountr...y ski areas of the Grand Teton mountains to participate in a "live" avalanche drill, and to see how ski patrol and search and rescue teams save people from being buried alive. Much of the information in the video is typed across the screen and must be read quickly. Run time 11:15.
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May 8, 2010 at 01:21 PM
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Not Right For WatchKnowLearn
Ages: 10 - 18
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In 1995, an avalanche overran an unsuspecting fishing village in Iceland, killing 20 of its residents. Although avalanches are a common occurrence in the region, this was the first avalanche in this village's history to travel as far as the city cent...er. In this video segment adapted from NOVA, learn more about the Iceland avalanche and how engineers plan to protect the village from future avalanches. Closed captioning included. Run time 04:18.
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October 12, 2010 at 08:07 PM
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Not Right For WatchKnowLearn
Ages: 9 - 18
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Jackson Hole Avalanche Search and Rescue Team and its K-9 rescue dogs perform a "live" rescue when a skier gets trapped in an avalanche and is buried alive. (11:14)
October 20, 2011 at 11:26 PM
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Not Right For WatchKnowLearn
Ages: 10 - 18
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Take a behind the scenes look at the Bridger Teton National Forest Avalanche Center. Join as the experts prepare avalanche forecasts for backcountry thrill seekers. (3:23)
October 23, 2011 at 11:27 PM
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Not Right For WatchKnowLearn
Ages: 10 - 18
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Avalanche Town
From pbslearningmedia.org, produced by WGBH Educational Foundation
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In 1995, an avalanche overran an unsuspecting fishing village in Iceland, killing 20 of its residents. Although avalanches are a common occurrence in the region, this was the first avalanche in this village's history to travel as far as the city cent...er. In this video segment adapted from NOVA, learn more about the Iceland avalanche and how engineers plan to protect the village from future avalanches. (4:19)NOVA: "Avalanche!"
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April 15, 2012 at 04:32 PM
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