The science behind Colorado’s deadly avalanche season
The 2020-21 avalanche season has been the deadliest season in modern history, according to data from the Colorado Avalanche Information Center.
What causes particularly deadly seasons like this one? Does climate change have a role? Rocky Mountain PBS spoke with scientists and avalanche experts to find answers.
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