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> before instantaneously seizing, when it settles, into a substance resembling cement. Recently while clearing some snow off of a roof, I was really surprised
by freetime2 6y ago
> before instantaneously seizing, when it settles, into a substance resembling cement.
Recently while clearing some snow off of a roof, I was really surprised at how much the density and consistency of snow can change after dropping from a 10 ft roof. From something light and fluffy to something that a buried person could scarcely wiggle a toe in.
- qbasic_forever 6y agoYes, in my avalanche education class we learned a lot about the experiences of people who were buried. You are totally immobilized in almost any full burial situation. Even worse, you are running through very precious air and generating toxic CO2 with each breath. Statistics show you only have about 20 minutes for someone to find you and dig you out before you're a goner. Snow is nothing to mess with, despite all the fun you can have around it.