Explosions in the start zone of an avalanche path
A) always release avalanches.
B) usually release avalanches.
C) always produce slab avalanches.
D) guarantee that the snowpack will not fail naturally.
E) guarantee that the snowpack will not be triggered by a person afterward.

Question

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Explosions in the start zone of an avalanche path usually release avalanches, but there are cases where the explosives may not trigger an avalanche or may trigger a small loose snow avalanche instead of a larger slab avalanche. Therefore, the word "always" in options A, C, D, and E is incorrect.

Explosions in the Start Zone of an Avalanche Path