A victim engulfed in an avalanche is more likely to be found buried in the steepest slopes,closest to the starting zone than anywhere else along the path.

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Victims of avalanches are more likely to be found at the runout zone, where the avalanche loses momentum and deposits the snow and debris, rather than in the steepest slopes or closest to the starting zone.

A Victim Engulfed in an Avalanche Is More Likely to Be