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Explosives Trigger Controlled Avalanche in British Columbia

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Explosives Trigger Controlled Avalanche in British Columbia

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14 Views • May 03, 2018

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Footage released by British Columbia Transportation gives a panoramic view of explosives triggering a controlled avalanche on Morrissey Ridge near Fernie on April 26.

BC Transportation said the controlled explosion prompted snow deposits to come within 100 meters of a nearby highway, which was closed at the time</a>.

The safety procedure follows</a> two fatal skiing incidents in the area in January.

This video shows the explosives prompting an avalanche. Credit: BC Transportation via Storyful