Avalanche

Avalanche: Tukno NE Face

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Avalanche

Slab Width
76 m
Weak Layer
Facets
Trigger Type
Natural
Vertical Fall
61 m
Avalanche Type
Hard Slab
Slab Thickness
122 cm
Trigger Detail
Sympathetic Release
Start Zone Aspect
East
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Start Zone Elevation
3383 m

Avalanche occurred as a result of Dec 26-27 storm event that produced 19" of snow at 2.6" SWE. Failure is assumed to be on a known persistent weak layer of facets 30-40 cms above the ground that formed during the November high pressure. Avalanche detailed is labeled H. It could have been sympatheically released or connected to Avalanche G.