added 2007 Mon Apr 2 7:40:25 by STONERS
Flooding and an avalanche have killed at least 51 people and destroyed hundreds of homes over the last 10 days, following warm weather and heavy spring rains across much of Afghanistan.
Flooding and an avalanche have killed at least 51 people and destroyed hundreds of homes over the last 10 days, following warm weather and heavy spring rains across much of Afghanistan.
added 2007 Wed Mar 28 15:53:53 by charbarred
Slush avalanches happen when cold, dry snow suddenly becomes saturated with water. About 90 millimeters (3.5 inches) of rain had fallen before the avalanche occurred.
Slush avalanches happen when cold, dry snow suddenly becomes saturated with water. About 90 millimeters (3.5 inches) of rain had fallen before the avalanche occurred.
added 2007 Wed Mar 14 6:33:10 by STONERS
An avalanche swept away three cross-country skiers Tuesday, killing two, authorities said.
An avalanche swept away three cross-country skiers Tuesday, killing two, authorities said.
added 2007 Sun Jan 7 8:04:47 by STONERS
A huge avalanche knocked two cars off a mountain pass Saturday on the main highway to one of the state's largest ski areas, shortly after crowds headed through on the way to the lifts, authorities said.
A huge avalanche knocked two cars off a mountain pass Saturday on the main highway to one of the state's largest ski areas, shortly after crowds headed through on the way to the lifts, authorities said.
