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.