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Watch the Incredible Power of a Controlled Avalanche in Juneau, Alaska

2017-03-05 8 Dailymotion

<p>A huge powder cloud rose over Thane Road on the outskirts of Juneau, Alaska, on March 3 after avalanche control teams triggered a slide using a Korean War-era howitzer, according to reports.</p><p>Local newspaper The Juneau Empire</a> reported that Thane Road was temporarily closed while the Alaska Department of Transport crew worked.</p><br /><p>Elsewhere in the city, a natural avalanche swept down the Behrends Avenue chute towards homes in the downtown neighborhood but no damage was reported.</p><br /><p>This dramatic video shows the avalanche sweeping towards the photographer. Credit: Pat Costello via Storyful</p><br />

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