Item: REGISTERING AVALANCHE ACCIDENTS IN EUROPE IN THE FRAMEWORK OF EAWS
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Title: REGISTERING AVALANCHE ACCIDENTS IN EUROPE IN THE FRAMEWORK OF EAWS
Proceedings: International Snow Science Workshop 2024, Tromsø, Norway
Authors:
- Anne Dufour [ CEN, Météo-France, CNRS, Grenoble, France ]
- Emma Barfod [ NVE, Oslo, Norway ]
- Norbert Lanzanasto [ Avalanche Warning Service Tirol, Austria ]
- Tamara Tschanhenz [ Avalanche Warning Service Tirol, Austria ]
- Benjamin Zweifel [ Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research SLF, Davos, Switzerland ]
Date: 2024-09-23
Abstract: The main objective of the European Avalanche Warning Services (EAWS) is to prevent loss of lives and damages due to avalanches. Considering that a clear picture of accidentology can help, EAWS is building a database of individual avalanche fatalities in Europe dating back to 2018/2019 season but also historical series without details (https://www.avalanches.org/fatalities/). The website provides figures for the general public in near real-time as well as some statistics (https://www.avalanches.org/fatalities/fatalities-statistics/). A working group was formed at the 2023 General Assembly to work on the parameters to be collected and common definition for these parameters. This group is also considering links with other entities dealing with accidentology such as ICAR (International Commission for Alpine Rescue).
Object ID: ISSW2024_P11.4.pdf
Language of Article: English
Presenter(s): Unknown
Keywords: avalanche accident, database, fatalities, standard
Page Number(s): 1534 - 1538
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