Avalanche

Avalanche: Upper Humpy Creek

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Avalanche

Slab Width
46 m
Weak Layer
Density Change
Trigger Type
Natural
Vertical Fall
12 m
Avalanche Type
Hard Slab
Slab Thickness
30 cm
Start Zone Aspect
North
Avalanche Problem
Wind Slab
Start Zone Elevation
3231 m

Fresh slab of wind drifted snow triggered naturally by additional wind loading or possibly by a small piece of cornice falling. Dimensions are estimates.