Removal of cornice at Twin Lakes [02]

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Title Removal of cornice at Twin Lakes [02]
Photo Number P0422n01_02_002
Description Black and white photograph taken during experiments by Edward La Chapelle using explosives for snow removal and avalanche control in February and March of 1966. This photo shows the same spot with the cornice removed following the dynamite blast. Arrows point to location of shot holes. Note the hard, smooth surface of an older cornice underneath the one removed.
Subject Avalanches--Control--Utah--Photographs
Additional Information Photos accompanied a report by Edward La Chapelle, "Some effects of high explosives on snow: a report on preliminary investigations," available in the John Hoagland avalanche publications collection, ACCN 1571, box 11, folder 5.
Spatial Coverage Brighton (Utah); Salt Lake County (Utah)
Collection Number and Name P0422 John Hoagland photograph collection
Collection Name John Hoagland
Relation is Part of Ski and Snow Sports Archives
Date 1966
Rights
ARK ark:/87278/s6m33y3x
Setname uum_map_usa
ID 2116397
Reference URL https://collections.lib.utah.edu/ark:/87278/s6m33y3x