concave slope - / ˈkɒŋkeɪv sləʊp / -
adjective
A terrain feature that is rounded inward like the inside of a bowl. Whether a slope is concave, convex, or planar makes some difference in avalanche danger, but usually not a significant difference. Avalanches happen on any steep slope without thick anchors despite the shape of the slope. Slope shape makes more difference on smaller slopes than on larger ones. On small concave slopes, there is sometimes enough compressive support from the bottom to prevent hard-slabs from releasing but on medium to large slopes, compressive support plays very little role.
\\ If you paid attention in geography class you will already know the difference between a concave slope and a convex one.
