AEarthquakes
BDam Failures
CMine Disasters
DSnow Avalanches
Answer:
D. Snow Avalanches
Read Explanation:
While geological factors like slope stability play a role in where snow avalanches occur, their primary classification is typically under Water and Climate Related Disasters or Hydrometeorological Disasters.
Geological Disasters specifically relate to processes originating from the Earth's solid crust, such as earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, landslides (of rock and soil), and tsunamis (often triggered by underwater geological events).
Snow Avalanches, on the other hand, are sudden, rapid flows of large masses of snow down a mountain slope. Their formation and release are heavily influenced by:
Weather and Climate: Snowfall patterns, temperature changes, wind, and snowpack conditions (e.g., layers, metamorphism) are critical factors.
Water Content: The presence and type of water within the snowpack significantly affect its stability.
Therefore, although the terrain (geology) is a prerequisite, the dynamic conditions that lead to an avalanche are overwhelmingly atmospheric and hydrological, distinguishing it from purely geological events.