Item: Avalanche Hazard and the Solunar Cycle
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Title: Avalanche Hazard and the Solunar Cycle
Proceedings: 1984 International Snow Science Workshop, Aspen, Colorado, USA
Authors:
- R. A. Sommerfeld
- R. M. King
- J. R. Bowles
Date: 1984
Abstract: A statistical analysis of avalanche accidents in North America indicated that there is a strong relationship between accidents and time of day because of variations in the exposure of people to potential avalanches with time of day. No relationship to solunar tidal forces was found.
Language of Article: English
Presenters: Unknown
Keywords: accidents, hazard, snow slope stability, lunar phase, solunar time
Page Number(s): 133-136
Subjects: avalanche hazard solunar cycle avalanche accidents
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