Episode 719
Avalanche survivor: Lawrence's story
The complete tale of one man's escape from one of the most terrifying forces of nature...
Naked Scientists, In Short Special Editions Podcast · The Naked Scientists
December 10, 20199m 23s
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Show Notes
In 2001 Lawrence Jones set out on a freeskiing trip with his mates. It was not the first adventure trip they had been on, but it was the last one that any of them took lightly again. An avalanche turned Lawrence's holiday from fun to tragedy within the space of half an hour. On the Naked Scientists podcast episode "How to survive an avalanche" we discuss his story, and the science behind it, with two avalanche experts.Now, here's the complete tale of his lucky escape from one of the most terrifying forces of nature - as told by Lawrence Jones himself... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
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