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Dyatlov Pass incident
Dyatlov Pass incident2 key questions · 3 questions · 0 answered
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Most likelyA dense snow slab struck them while they lay on packed skis and gear, which acted as a rigid base
Most likelyA small slab avalanche, released from the wind-loaded slope above the cut the group made to level the tent,…
Most likelyTwo members (Krivonishenko and Kolevatov) had worked at or near nuclear facilities and their clothing carried…