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Snow Avalanche Hazards and Management in Canada: Challenges and Progress
Authors:Jamieson  Bruce  Stethem  Chris
Affiliation:(1) Department of Civil Engineering, Department of Geology and Geophysics, University of Calgary, 2500 University Drive NW, Calgary, Alberta, T2N 1N4, Canada;(2) Chris Stethem and Associates, Canmore, Alberta, T1W 2R8, Canada
Abstract:Avalanche impacts in Canada, including fatalities, are summarized for residential and public areas, as well as roads, ski areas, backcountry recreation, and resource industries. Methods for managing avalanche hazard, which include defence structures, zoning, forecasting and explosive control, are outlined. Problems with current avalanche hazard management are identified and progress at solving these problems is identified with an emphasis on residential areas, backcountry recreation and resource industries.
Keywords:avalanche hazards  hazard management  avalanche risk  avalanche impacts  snow avalanches
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