Avalanche

Avalanche: Grandfather Cornice

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Avalanche

Slab Width
76 m
Weak Layer
Facets
Trigger Type
Natural
Vertical Fall
183 m
Avalanche Type
Hard Slab
Slab Thickness
91 cm
Trigger Detail
Cornice Triggered
Start Zone Aspect
East
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Start Zone Elevation
2865 m

We could see this recent large natural avalanche from a distance. Most likely cornice-fall triggered. Ongoing drifting and continued loading noted.