Avalanche

Avalanche: Phone Shot

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Avalanche

Weak Layer
Facets
Trigger Type
Natural
Start Zone Aspect
Northeast
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Start Zone Elevation
3048 m

Strong south wind was a major contributor to this avalanche. You can see numerous things in this photo. First, a large chunk of cornice released. Next, you'll note a shallow fracture line under the cornice on the lookers right. Last, you'll note where the avalanche stepped down into deeper buried weak layers.