avalanche

The frequency and intensity of extreme events like avalanches, landslides, floods and coastal storms are increasing in Alaska.

But for a group of physicists, these unique seeds -- and the way they bounce and roll down slopes -- could help them better understand landslides and avalanches, leading to research that could save lives.

But an avalanche at the time killed four people, including his friend and teacher, Tenjen Lama Sherpa.

Mary Tyler Moore emerging from the living room closet on an avalanche of nuts is the stuff of nightmares — and one of that series’ most replayed moments.

"The area became environmentally very unstable because of the flash floods, because of the avalanches," he said.