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Research article
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22 Oct 2020
Research article |
| 22 Oct 2020
| 22 Oct 2020
On the importance of snowpack stability, the frequency distribution of snowpack stability, and avalanche size in assessing the avalanche danger level
WSL Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research SLF, Davos, Switzerland
Department of Geography, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
Karsten Müller
Norwegian Water Resources and Energy Directorate NVE, Oslo, Norway
Jürg Schweizer
WSL Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research SLF, Davos, Switzerland
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Short summary
Exploring a large data set of snow stability tests and avalanche observations, we quantitatively describe the three key elements that characterize avalanche danger: snowpack stability, the frequency distribution of snowpack stability, and avalanche size. The findings will aid in refining the definitions of the avalanche danger scale and in fostering its consistent usage.
Exploring a large data set of snow stability tests and avalanche observations, we quantitatively...
