Avalanche

Avalanche: Mt. Magog

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Avalanche

Slab Width
30 m
Weak Layer
Facets
Trigger Type
Natural
Vertical Fall
137 m
Avalanche Type
Hard Slab
Slab Thickness
61 cm
Trigger Detail
Cornice Triggered
Start Zone Aspect
East
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Start Zone Elevation
2804 m

I spotted a fresh natural avalanche off the South Ridge of Mt Magog from below on February 4. It looked like it ran yesterday, triggered by a cornice fall. The slope is due east facing, and it's quite possible the cornice fall was caused by solar warming....