Episode 731
How to survive an avalanche
How do avalanches happen and how do you face one? We speak to a survivor...
The Naked Scientists Podcast · The Naked Scientists
December 10, 201959m 21s
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Show Notes
This week we're exploring a terrifying force of nature: avalanches. Why do they happen? How do you avoid them? And if you encounter one, how could you survive it? We speak to Lawrence Jones, who 20 years ago was caught in an avalanche - and lived to tell the tale. Plus, in the news: measles cases triple, we ask whether physicists have really discovered a new fundamental force, and the scientifically-proven solution to hangovers (sort of) - we've tested the recipe... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
Topics
avalanche survivorlawrence jonesavalanche safetyavalanche physics