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Caution- avalanches!
Author(s)
Schweizer, Jürg; Harvey, Stephan; Hasler, Bruno; Hepting, Martin; Josi, Walter; Rhyner, Hansueli
Source
WSL Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research SLF

Publication Year
2005
Number of pages
6 p.
This pamphlet provides a variety of practical information ranging from how avalanches form to how to evaluate avalanche hazards based on various factors to danger scale rankings and criteria. The pamphlet also includes an outlined decision strategy to assess and reduce the avalanche risk as well as rescue and first aid information for avalanche victims.
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