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July 27, 2018: Welcome to the Dark Side...of Avalanches

July 27, 2018: Welcome to the Dark Side...of Avalanches

Update: 2018-07-27

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Dust avalanches create slope streaks that expose darker materials usually hidden below a layer of light-toned dust. (Audio: Tre Gibbs)

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July 27, 2018: Welcome to the Dark Side...of Avalanches

July 27, 2018: Welcome to the Dark Side...of Avalanches

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