Avalanche

Avalanche: All Areas

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Avalanche

Slab Width
152 m
Weak Layer
Facets
Trigger Type
Explosive
Avalanche Type
Hard Slab
Slab Thickness
183 cm
Trigger Detail
Intentionally Triggered
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer

Reports of numerous natural and explosive triggered avalanches failing on facets 4'-10' deep and 200'-600' wide. These were hard slab avalanches. Aspects were east-north-west up to 10,000' in elevation.