Disaster On The Mountain Analysis
The article, Disaster on the Mountain by Lauren Tarshis, is about how avalanches have impacted the mountains and people’s lives. It shows that they can be easily avoided if you are able to see the obvious hints. Avalanches have taken the life of many unprepared skiers, snowboarders, and snowmobilers. Some avalanches are bigger than others but all are potentially deadly. This article also shows how there are trainers and teachers to help people learn the hints and be able to avoid them. This tells the story of two men who were almost killed by the catastrophe, and one was buried alive. Also, in the middle of this article it shows that most people caught up in avalanches are found dead and that the two men were lucky to survive the avalanche.
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It shows that they had to have the right things, and not worry. In the article it states, “Repetto, meanwhile, was badly shaken, but he did not panic. He knew time was precious. He had to find his friend immediately.” This shows that he had to work quickly, efficiently, and with the right tools. Also, in the article it shows that some people made a school to teach people how to persevere and how to avoid the catastrophic event. Also, the article shows that the school is run by professionals. It states, “Their “avalanche school” teaches people how to recognize avalanche warning signs: Lots of fresh new snow, steep slopes, sudden weather changes, and high winds can all cause the snowpack to become unstable.” It made it easier for people to avoid it. It would be very hard to persevere through an avalanche, and is nearly impossible (being that only a few have been able to survive an avalanche).
All in all, avalanches are a very deadly force and make challenges for many people, and causes them to persevere through the challenges. Avalanches have killed many unaware people that are in the mountain. They have made it so dangerous that there is even a school to teach people about how to avoid being caught up in an avalanche. Avalanches affect many people’s lives in very negative ways. All of the text shows that we should be aware of the danger and if we are caught to
It shows that they had to have the right things, and not worry. In the article it states, “Repetto, meanwhile, was badly shaken, but he did not panic. He knew time was precious. He had to find his friend immediately.” This shows that he had to work quickly, efficiently, and with the right tools. Also, in the article it shows that some people made a school to teach people how to persevere and how to avoid the catastrophic event. Also, the article shows that the school is run by professionals. It states, “Their “avalanche school” teaches people how to recognize avalanche warning signs: Lots of fresh new snow, steep slopes, sudden weather changes, and high winds can all cause the snowpack to become unstable.” It made it easier for people to avoid it. It would be very hard to persevere through an avalanche, and is nearly impossible (being that only a few have been able to survive an avalanche).
All in all, avalanches are a very deadly force and make challenges for many people, and causes them to persevere through the challenges. Avalanches have killed many unaware people that are in the mountain. They have made it so dangerous that there is even a school to teach people about how to avoid being caught up in an avalanche. Avalanches affect many people’s lives in very negative ways. All of the text shows that we should be aware of the danger and if we are caught to