Examples of 'icefall' in a sentence
Meaning of "icefall"
icefall (noun): A formation of solid ice that is typically found on a glacier or a similar structure. Icefalls present hazards to climbers and are important features in glaciology
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- A relatively rapid and turbulent flow of ice, somewhat analogous to a waterfall.
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This is near the top of the icefall.
The worst was the icefall and overhang at the end.
People have died in that icefall.
When we were about halfway down the icefall we came to one of the crevasses.
We first had to discover whether it was possible to ascend this icefall.
The hardest part was the icefall and the overhang.
To get here and then come out of the icefall.
On the icefall.
Even when the helicopter flew up above the icefall.
An icefall is a portion of certain glaciers characterized by rapid flow and a chaotic crevassed surface.
We must pass through the icefall tomorrow.
This behavior often poses the biggest risk to mountaineers climbing in an icefall.
They are interconnected by icefall zones forming a plateau with steep snow slopes.
We were almost killed by a massive avalanche inside the icefall.
The khumbu icefall is like a waterfall of ice coming out of the western cwm.
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We had circumvented the icefall.
Filling the icefall with a mass of climbers is a sure way to see casualty figures rise.
Climbing through the icefall.
Time spent in the Icefall is borrowed time.
I am afraid every single day the boys go through the icefall.
Looking at the Khumbu icefall from my tent.
The bad news is that each ascend begins and ends with the icefall.
More people are killed in the icefall than anywhere else on Everest.
And you must use the transceiver every day that you go through the icefall.
This icefall was to be our next great obstacle and I sent a party to explore it.
Only there is no icefall.
The icefall descends from the Hawkes Heights caldera to the sea at Cape Main.
A hundred tonne of ice can calve off the icefall without warning.
Icefall on the world 's second highest peak.
Fell while fixing one of the ladders on the Icefall.
I could have never crossed the Khumbu Icefall on Everest without these.
And you would not have to go through the Icefall.
Mckinley: the khumbu icefall is like a waterfall of ice.
You know we can avoid the chaos that happened at the Icefall today.
It was an alternative to going through the icefall for acclimatization - gets my vote anyway.
Several violent aftershocks have also caused more ice to collapse in the Icefall.
Do not worry, the ropes in the icefall are good this year.
The bad news is that each ascent begins and ends with the Icefall.
In front of you is the impressive icefall that descends from the north-east col.
That can not be changed only by taking a new route through the Khumbu Icefall.
An icefall occupies the northeast cirque, and small glaciers clad all sides of the peak.
Even with our help Beck just did not have the strength to get through the icefall.
The gamble at the icefall succeeded, and the men reached their depot two days later.
Hillary forged a route through the treacherous Khumbu Icefall.
Viesturs On the icefall we use ladders a lot, which can take a little getting used to.
Overhead is the Reklak Glacierand a difficult climb up the icefall.
I also got to demo Cascadia Quest from IceFall Games, which was quite intriguing.
Overhead is the Reklak Glacier and a difficult climb up the icefall.
Coming out of the Western col. The Khumbu icefall is like a waterfall of ice.
Overhead is the Rakhiot Glacier and a difficult climb up the icefall.
