Snowboarder films small avalanche from a prime location: inside it

Have you ever been in a desperate situation where your life was at risk? That's what happened to the snowboarder from the video above. While the athlete practiced a simple descent, the snow dune he was on began to sag, which eventually triggered a small avalanche.

This phenomenon happens when accumulated masses of snow suddenly release quickly and violently, so that they descend the mountain towards the valley. The danger of avalanches is because as it moves in its direction, it carries more and more snow, increasing its strength and dragging trees, rocks and buildings. The largest can reach up to 160 kilometers per hour.

They can occur without warning and for various reasons, such as the passage of skiers, the action of strong winds, the propagation of sound etc. Worst of all is that once in it, it is impossible to leave given the weight of the snow falling on you. So be very careful when walking through the icy mountains.