Sortumavaaraa
Sortumavaaraa is a Finnish term that translates roughly to "avalanche risk" or "snow slide hazard." It specifically refers to the danger of snow masses detaching from a mountainside and sliding down, a phenomenon common in mountainous regions, particularly during winter and spring. The term is crucial in areas like Lapland, where such natural events can pose a significant threat to human safety, infrastructure, and transportation.
Factors contributing to sortumavaaraa include the accumulation of deep snow, steep slopes, temperature fluctuations, and heavy
Authorities often monitor snow conditions and weather patterns to assess the level of sortumavaaraa. This assessment