Submitted by Narrev t3_1280xt8 in explainlikeimfive
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Reply to comment by Phage0070 in ELI5: What are tree wells and why are they dangerous during an avalanche? by Narrev
Also dangerous because they might appear safe shelter, or something fun to climb down into to build a snow fort etc. But as you climb down and maybe safely get under the branches, your jostling could release the tons of built up snow stored in the branches above you, burying you.
One of the things I was taught as a kid, so I have to admit my sources are just passed down from older generations.
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