slab

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A type of avalanche where the top layer of snow becomes a cohesive slab that releases in big chunks. These are often more deadly.

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The Terrifying Real Science Of Avalanches

The Terrifying Real Science Of Avalanches

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A type of avalanche where the top layer of snow becomes a cohesive slab that releases in big chunks. These are often more deadly.