nivisphobia
Nivisphobia is the fear of avalanches. It is characterized by an intense and irrational fear of being caught in or witnessing an avalanche.
Fear of avalanches
Severity
Severe
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
5/10
Exposure Risk
8/10
common triggers
Snowy environments
Hearing about avalanches
Watching avalanche footage
coping strategies
Deep breathing exercises
Mindfulness techniques
Gradual exposure to snowy environments
risk factors
- • Living in mountainous regions
- • Previous traumatic avalanche experience
Scientific Classification
Specific phobia
Historical Context
Nivisphobia may have developed due to traumatic experiences involving avalanches or through learned behavior.
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