A brain transmuted into glass by the famous volcano should have been impossible. Some scientists say it still is.

A 51-year-old backcountry skier died after being caught in an avalanche, Utah sheriff’s officials reported. The man was ...

An avalanche triggered by snowmobilers swept away two people, killing one, Washington officials reported. The avalanche took ...

Avalanches take place as layers in a snowpack slide off. Snowstorm, wind direction, steeper slopes, warm temperatures, human ...

Avalanches are often triggered by the weak bonds between the snow layers on mountainsides during winter. In view of the ...

I have climbed every bit of that slope and never seen it slide like that. Glad they were able to make it out.” ...

National Geographic reported. At least 15 people in the U.S. have died in avalanches this season as of March 2, according to the Colorado Avalanche Information Center. People heading into snow ...

National Geographic reported. At least 19 people in the U.S. have died in avalanches this season as of March 9, according to the Colorado Avalanche Information Center. People heading into snow ...

National Geographic reported. At least 13 other people in the U.S. have died in avalanches this season as of Feb. 23, according to the Colorado Avalanche Information Center. People heading into snow ...