Photo of Observation Pk sz 2 avalanche

Map for Mountain Information Network report: Photo of Observation Pk sz 2 avalanche

Information

Avalanche date/time
Thursday, December 8, 2016 at 11:00
Estimated occurrence time of avalanche
From 24 to 48 hours ago
Number of avalanches in this report
1
The size of avalanche
2
Slab thickness
50cm
Slab width
30m
Run length
200m
Avalanche Character
  • Deep persistent slab
Trigger type
Natural
Start zone aspect
  • S
Start zone elevation band
  • Alpine
Start zone elevation
2,647m
Start zone incline
45°
Runout zone elevation
2,450m
Weak layer burial date
Saturday, November 12, 2016
Weak layer crystal type
  • Facets
Crust near weak layer
Yes
Wind exposure
Cross-loaded slope
Vegetation cover
Open slope

Comments

started as 10 m wide slab releasing beneath the cliffs , propagated to 30 m wide. Ran on Nov 12 crust. (Duplicate report attached photo this time)