Can splashed be used for snow?

[alpacinou]

Hello.

I was watching a documentary. In it, an eagle took off from snow-covered ground. As she was taking off, some pieces of snow moved in differed directions. I want to know if "splash" can be used to describe this:



As the eagle took off from the snow-covered ground, pieces of snow splashed in different directions.

I also feel like there is a better word that can be used instead of "piece of snow".

 

[Tarheel]

Just snow. Not pieces of snow. As for splashed, I guess it's OK, but it seems like there ought to be something better.

 

[GoesStation]

Snow flew in every direction.

 

[jutfrank]

We don't really use the verb splash for snow. Only for water or other liquids.

 

[alpacinou]

We don't really use the verb splash for snow. Only for water or other liquids.

So, what do you use for snow?

 

[GoesStation]

So, what do you use for snow?

See post #2.

 

[alpacinou]

See post #2.

Aha. So, the only verb that can be used is "fly"?

 

[GoesStation]

Aha. So, the only verb that can be used is "fly"?

I'm sure there are other possibilities, but nothing else comes to mind.

 

[Tdol]

How about shot up/out?