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Title: Back-Analysis Modelling of the Catastrophic Avalanches in Sewell, Central Chilean Andes: Date: 2013-10-07; Authors: Marc Janeras, Pere Oller, Rodrigo Arancibia, Judit Pons, Olga Costa, Danilo Asensio; Description: In the Chilean Andes, avalanche risk is often related to mining industry, due to its presence in this mountain range, comparing to other activities. A...; Object ID: ISSW13_paper_P2-49.pdf; Keywords: back-analysis calculation, avalanche dynamics, chilean andes; View additional details about Back-Analysis Modelling of the Catastrophic Avalanches in Sewell, Central Chilean Andes

Title: Characterizing Major Avalanche Episodes in Space and Time in the Twentieth and Early Twenty-First Centuries in the Catalan Pyrenees: Date: 2013-10-07; Authors: Pere Oller, Elena MuntÃ¡n, Carles GarcÃa-SellÃ©s, GlÃ²ria Furdada, Cristina Baeza, Cecilio Angulo; Description: With the aim of better understanding avalanche risk in the Catalan Pyrenees, the present work focuses on the analysis of major (or destructive) avalan...; Object ID: ISSW13_paper_P2-50.pdf; Keywords: major avalanche, pyrenees, magnitude, frequency, hazard, risk; View additional details about Characterizing Major Avalanche Episodes in Space and Time in the Twentieth and Early Twenty-First Centuries in the Catalan Pyrenees

Title: Application of Empirical Calculations and Dynamics Models for Snow Avalanche Hazard Assessment in Russia: Date: 2013-10-07; Authors: Alla S. Turchaninova; Description: A lot of statistical runout models based on topographic parameters of the avalanche tracks were performed by snow engineers for different mountain re...; Object ID: ISSW13_paper_P2-51.pdf; Keywords: snow avalanche, statistical runout models, dynamics modeling, ramms, hazard assessment; View additional details about Application of Empirical Calculations and Dynamics Models for Snow Avalanche Hazard Assessment in Russia

Title: The Role of Slope Angle, Ground Roughness and Stauchwall Strength in the Formation of Glide-Snow Avalanches in Forest Gaps: Date: 2013-10-07; Authors: T. Feistl, P. Bebi, P. Bartelt; Description: Mountain forests are a cost-efficient measure to prevent the release of glide-snow avalanches. However, avalanches still release in forest gaps. Well-...; Object ID: ISSW13_paper_P2-57.pdf; Keywords: forest avalanches, glide-snow avalanche, release, snow cover; View additional details about The Role of Slope Angle, Ground Roughness and Stauchwall Strength in the Formation of Glide-Snow Avalanches in Forest Gaps

Title: Determining Avalanche Modelling Input Parameters Using Terrestrial Laser Scanning Technology: Date: 2013-10-07; Authors: Alexander Prokop, Peter SchÃ¶n, Florian Singer, GaÃ«tan Pulfer, Mohamet Naaim, Emmanuel Thibert; Description: In dynamic avalanche modelling, data about the volumes and areas of the snow released, mobilized and deposited are key input parameters, as well as th...; Object ID: ISSW13_paper_P2-59.pdf; Keywords: laser scanning, dynamic avalanche modelling, modeling; View additional details about Determining Avalanche Modelling Input Parameters Using Terrestrial Laser Scanning Technology

Title: Automated Detection and Monitoring of Glide-Snow Events Using Satellite Based Optical Remote Sensing and Terrestrial Photography: Date: 2012; Authors: Sebastian Feick, Christoph Mitterer, Lisa Dreier, Stephan Harvey, JÃ¼rg Schweizer; Description: On steep slopes the full snowpack can glide on the ground, tension cracks may open and eventually the slope fails as full-depth avalanche (glide-snow ...; Object ID: issw-2012-603-609.pdf; Keywords: glide avalanches, soil-snow interface, time lapse camera; View additional details about Automated Detection and Monitoring of Glide-Snow Events Using Satellite Based Optical Remote Sensing and Terrestrial Photography

Title: Towards a Better Understanding of Glide-Snow Avalanche Formation: Date: 2012; Authors: Christoph Mitterer, JÃ¼rg Schweizer; Description: Full-depth avalanches (i.e. glide-snow avalanches) often release due to either a failure in the basal layer (e.g. depth hoar) or a failure at the snow...; Object ID: issw-2012-610-616.pdf; Keywords: glide avalanche, full depth avalanche, avalanche simulation, temperature gradients, rain on snow; View additional details about Towards a Better Understanding of Glide-Snow Avalanche Formation

Title: Time-Lapse Photography as an Approach to Understanding Glide Avalanche Activity: Date: 2012; Authors: Jordy Hendrikx, Erich H. Peitzsch, Daniel B. Fagre; Description: Avalanches resulting from glide cracks are notoriously difficult to forecast, but are a recurring problem for numerous avalanche forecasting programs...; Object ID: issw-2012-872-877.pdf; Keywords: glide crack activity, time lapse camera, going to the sun road, meteorology; View additional details about Time-Lapse Photography as an Approach to Understanding Glide Avalanche Activity

Title: Monitoring Glide Avalanches Using Time-Lapse Photography: Date: 2012; Authors: Alec van Herwijnen, Ron Simenhois; Description: Glide avalanches can present a significant hazard to people and property in snowy climates. These often destructive avalanches are difficult to foreca...; Object ID: issw-2012-899-903.pdf; Keywords: glide avalaches, time-lapse photography, start zones, switzerland; View additional details about Monitoring Glide Avalanches Using Time-Lapse Photography

Title: Comparing Local Stream Flow Peaks to the Onset of Wet Avalanche Cycles: Date: 2012; Authors: Mark Saurer; Description: When the snow has melted from the valley floors, peak flow levels in our local streams may help predict the onset of annual wet avalanche events. Park...; Object ID: issw-2012-069-076.pdf; Keywords: wet slab avalanches, avalanche forecasting, stream discharge; View additional details about Comparing Local Stream Flow Peaks to the Onset of Wet Avalanche Cycles

Title: A Mechanism for Cooling-Related Slab Avalanche Release: Date: 2012; Authors: James A. Floye; Description: Strong anecdotal evidence exists suggesting cooling is an important factor for slab avalanche release. Despite this, a viable mechanism for it has no...; Object ID: issw-2012-252-255.pdf; Keywords: slab release, strain rate, weak layer, near-surface temperature change; View additional details about A Mechanism for Cooling-Related Slab Avalanche Release

Title: Effects of El NiÃ±o and La NiÃ±a on Snow Avalanche Patterns: Date: 2012; Authors: D.M. McClung; Description: El NiÃ±o and La NiÃ±a affect global climate and atmospheric circulation to determine winter temperature and precipitation patterns. Both the winte...; Object ID: issw-2012-256-258.pdf; Keywords: climate change impact, maritime climates, dry slab avalanche; View additional details about Effects of El NiÃ±o and La NiÃ±a on Snow Avalanche Patterns

Title: Spatial Variability of Snow Stratigraphy From Microwave Radar: Date: 2012; Authors: Hans Peter Marshall, J. And rew Gleason, Achim Heilig, Gary Koh, Matthew Sturm; Description: Slab avalanches occur because of the layered nature of the seasonal snowpack. Differences in metrological conditions during deposition, as well as dif...; Object ID: issw-2012-259-263.pdf; Keywords: spatial variability, radar, snow stratigraphy, snow depth; View additional details about Spatial Variability of Snow Stratigraphy From Microwave Radar

Title: Relative Influence of Mechanical and Meteorological Factors on Avalanche Release Depth Distributions: An Application to French Alps: Date: 2012; Authors: Johan Gaume, Guillaume Chambon, Nicolas Eckert, Mohamed Naaim; Description: The evaluation of avalanche release depth distributions represents a challenging issue for the mapping, zoning and long-term hazard management in moun...; Object ID: issw-2012-644-649.pdf; Keywords: snow avalanche release, snowpack stability, avalanche mechanics, deep slab avalanches; View additional details about Relative Influence of Mechanical and Meteorological Factors on Avalanche Release Depth Distributions: An Application to French Alps

Title: How to Explain Avalanche Dynamics to Children and Their Parents: Date: 2012; Authors: Florence Naaim-Bouvet, Thierry Faug, FrÃ©dÃ©ric Ousset, Xavier Ravanat, Paolo Caccamo; Description: Snow avalanches threaten mountain communities worldwide: avalanches affect not only snow sport tourists but people can also be caught in inhabited are...; Object ID: issw-2012-820-826.pdf; Keywords: avalanche, dynamics, small-scale model, education, general public; View additional details about How to Explain Avalanche Dynamics to Children and Their Parents

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