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Avalanches are very dangerous. There are two types of avalanches: loose snow and slab. Slab avalanches are more dangerous then loose snow. Avalanches usually form when there is a loose layer of snow. Avalanches can move up to 80 mph. They will only fall at a 25 degree angle.

Dr. Adams is a guy who studies avalanches. He makes an explosion and then he sits in a shed at the bottom of the hill. That's a scary but cool job. I think it would be a cool job to study avalanches.

One connection I had with the avalanche story is that my dad told me he got caught in an avalanche when he was younger. Another connection I had with this story is that my dad's friend climbed Mt. Everest, and I bet he saw some avalanches.

If I ever get caught in an avalanche, I will just stay calm until someone finds me. But let's hope I don't ever get caught in one! I learned a lot from this story. I hope I get to read more books about avalanches, so I can learn more about them.