Articles | Volume 16, issue 8
https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-16-1953-2016
https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-16-1953-2016
Research article
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17 Aug 2016
Research article |  | 17 Aug 2016

Linking snow depth to avalanche release area size: measurements from the Vallée de la Sionne field site

Jochen Veitinger and Betty Sovilla

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One of the major challenges in snow avalanche hazard assessment is the correct estimation of release area size, which is of crucial importance in the evaluation of the potential danger that avalanches pose to roads, railways or infrastructure. In this study we show that snow depth can serve as a useful variable with regard to potential release area definition for varying snow cover scenarios. This may ultimately improve avalanche hazard assessment of transport routes or ski resorts.
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