Avalanche

Avalanche: Main Bowl

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Avalanche

Slab Width
152 m
Weak Layer
Facets
Trigger Type
Natural
Vertical Fall
152 m
Avalanche Type
Hard Slab
Slab Thickness
91 cm
Start Zone Aspect
East
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Start Zone Elevation
3139 m

It's not too uncommon for the cornice to break off and cause an avalanche in the main part of the bowl. What is interesting to note is the smaller pocket in the looker's right side of the photo. It is very unusual to see a slide in this location.