Intentional Avalanche Starter
Some gadgets on the market are purposefully constructed to cause avalanches. These pipes make up part of the whole system. They utilize gases to create controlled explosions that start avalanches at the desire of humans.
We have no idea why anyone would carry out this horrendous act: it’s possible that they’re attempting to create avalanches when no one is around, ensuring there are no fatalities when people are present. That’s just a guess on our part, though.