Snowslide: meaning, definitions and examples

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snowslide

[ ˈsnəʊslaɪd ]

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natural disaster

A snowslide is a sudden and rapid flow of snow down a slope, often causing destruction and danger to anything in its path.

Synonyms

avalanche, snow avalanche, snowslip

Examples of usage

The ski resort was closed due to the risk of a snowslide.
Several houses were buried under the snow after a massive snowslide.
People were advised to stay indoors during the snowslide warning.

Translations

Translations of the word "snowslide" in other languages:

🇵🇹 avalanche de neve

🇮🇳 हिमस्खलन

🇩🇪 Schneelawine

🇮🇩 longsoran salju

🇺🇦 сніговий зсув

🇵🇱 lawina śnieżna

🇯🇵 雪崩 (なだれ)

🇫🇷 avalanche de neige

🇪🇸 alud de nieve

🇹🇷 kar çığ

🇰🇷 눈사태

🇸🇦 انهيار جليدي

🇨🇿 lavina

🇸🇰 lavína

🇨🇳 雪崩 (xuěbēng)

🇸🇮 snežni plaz

🇮🇸 snjóflóð

🇰🇿 қар көшкіні

🇬🇪 თოვლის ზვავი

🇦🇿 qar uçqunu

🇲🇽 alud de nieve

Word origin

The term 'snowslide' originated in the mid-19th century, combining 'snow' with 'slide' to describe the phenomenon of sudden snow movement down a slope. Snowslides have been a natural occurrence in mountainous regions for centuries, posing risks to communities and travelers. The understanding of snowslides has evolved over time, leading to improved forecasting and mitigation strategies.