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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...
The effect is mostly destruction. Houses get destroyed, trees get crushed, and people can die. Avalanches usually happen because of loud hikers, or it just happens. They mosly follow a path downhill.