Avalanche

Avalanche: Talking Mt. Cirque

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Quick report

Slope Angle
40°

Avalanche

Slab Width
305 m
Weak Layer
Facets
Trigger Type
Natural
Vertical Fall
213 m
Avalanche Type
Hard Slab
Slab Thickness
152 cm
Start Zone Aspect
Northeast
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Start Zone Elevation
3414 m

A very impressive avalanche on the West side of Talking Mt. Cirque. The slab was connected enough to wrap around the ridge and take out all of Lone Pine as well.