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Map pinpoints exactly where 172 avalanches happened in UK this year
Avalanches are perhaps most associated with the Himalayas or the Alps – but they occur here in the UK as well, albeit on a lesser scale. The incidents can see cascades of snow surge down mountainsides, blocking paths and potentially endangering walkers and climbers. Regular specialised weather forecasts are issued for mountainous and hilly regions…