Fastest avalanche

According to Official Guinness Records,

The volcanic explosion of Mt. St. Helens on May 18, 1980, triggered the fastest recorded avalanche in history on the mountains north slope. The velocity reached was 402.3km/h 250mph.

For a complete list of 1980 records, please visit 1980 Guinness Records in United States.

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