Avalanche

Avalanche: Talking Mountain

Garcia, Matthews, SevenoffMoab
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Avalanche

Slab Width
122 m
Weak Layer
Facets
Trigger Type
Natural
Vertical Fall
183 m
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Slab Thickness
91 cm
Start Zone Aspect
Northeast
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Start Zone Elevation
3414 m

We viewed this slide from the top of Pre Laurel Peak, so dimensions are estimated. I would estimate the slope angle at the crown between 35-40 degrees.

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