European Avalanche Size Table
Avalanche size:
| Size | Runout | Potential Damage | Physical Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 - Sluff | Small snow slide that cannot bury a person, though there is a danger of falling. | Unlikely, but possible risk of injury or death to people. | length <50 m volume <100 m³ |
| 2 - Small | Stops within the slope. | Could bury, injure or kill a person. | length <100 m volume <1,000 m³ |
| 3 - Medium | Runs to the bottom of the slope. | Could bury and destroy a car, damage a truck, destroy small buildings or break trees. | length <1,000 m volume <10,000 m³ |
| 4 - Large | Runs over flat areas (significantly less than 30°) of at least 50 m in length, may reach the valley bottom. | Could bury and destroy large trucks and trains, large buildings and forested areas. | length >1,000 m volume >10,000 m³ |
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