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What are the effects of a avalanche?

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Effects of Avalanches:
The effects of an avalanche can be destruction of buildings/roads (e.g. ski lodge), Death or injury of person (frostbite, broken limbs etc.), Death or injury of animals (Mountain goats, Deer, bears etc.), destruction to trees and other vegetation and vehicle and machine damage.
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