Monday, March 01, 2021

"Experts say..."-----It's the US' deadliest avalanche season in years. Experts say Covid is partially to blame - CNN

It's the US' deadliest avalanche season in years. Experts say Covid is partially to blame - CNN
"(CNN)The coronavirus pandemic has wreaked havoc on the US economy, health care system and schools.
Some experts say it's also to blame for a recent spike in avalanche deaths. 
Seriously.
So far this winter season, 33 people have died in US avalanches, according to the Colorado Avalanche Information Center (CAIC). 
That's not far from the record 36 deaths set in 2008 and reached again in 2010.
But a unique combination of climate- and pandemic-related trends could see the US break the record. 
Here's why...Read all.

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