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is a large amount of ice, snow and rock falling quickly down the side of a mountain.

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Snow storm

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Avalanche

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Earthquake

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The correct option is B Avalanche
- Earthquake is shaking of the earth surface.
- A snow storm is a heavy fall of snow with strong winds blowing at the same time.
- Avalanche is a large amount of ice, snow and rock falling quickly down the side of a mountain.

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