Montroc Avalanche Flashcards
1
Q
Date
A
9 feb 1999
2
Q
Location
A
Montroc village chamonix valley
3
Q
Causes
A
Dry and cold conditions and strong winds in January
Heavy snow and steep slopes which caused the avalanche to happen in February
4
Q
Speed
A
60mph
5
Q
Deaths
A
12
6
Q
Impacts of the Montroc avalanche
A
The avalanches speed was 60mph
12 people dying
14 buildings destroyed
Chalets destroyed
