Montroc Avalanche Chamonix 99

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  • Created by: ed bee
  • Created on: 02-06-17 11:50
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  • Montroc Avalanche Chamonix 99
    • causes
      • antecedent snowfall
      • had been declared safe by government and mayor
      • angle of slope is 35 degrees
    • effects
      • 12 killed
      • Montroc only accessible by air
      • avalanche = 200 mph and 2km^2 in area
    • responses
      • hear seeking cameras and poles saved 20
      • poles were 6ft long but snow was 24 ft in some places

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