A novel model to predict a slab avalanche configuration using m:n-CAk cellular automata

► Slab avalanche formalization. ► Detailed simulation model for slab avalanche phenomenon using Specification and Description Language. ► Definition of Ki and Kp parameters to simplify the parameterization of the simulation model. ► Calibration and verification of the model throught the Ki and Kp parameters. ► Validation process of the model, accurate results for the scenarios selected.