Fracture
The separation of a solid body into two parts under the action of stress. Fracture usually requires both initiation and propagation of the fracture. Fracturing must occur for a snow avalanche to release.
← back to glossaryThe separation of a solid body into two parts under the action of stress. Fracture usually requires both initiation and propagation of the fracture. Fracturing must occur for a snow avalanche to release.
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