You probably know already that Howitzers are used in avalanche mitigation but have you ever seen how they work? Follow along with Alaskan Railroad section-chief Bruce Gough as he fires up the 105mm howitzer with military grade explosives to trigger avalanches along the track. Badass.

 

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