Articles | Volume 18, issue 9
https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-18-2537-2018
© Author(s) 2018. This work is distributed under
the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.
the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.
https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-18-2537-2018
© Author(s) 2018. This work is distributed under
the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.
the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.
Research article
| 
20 Sep 2018
Research article |
| 20 Sep 2018
| 20 Sep 2018
Communicating public avalanche warnings – what works?
School of Sport Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, UiT the Arctic University of Norway, Postboks 6050, Langnes, 9037 Tromsø, Norway
Section for Glaciers, Ice and Snow, Hydrology Department, Norwegian Water and Energy Directorate, Postboks 5091, Majorstua, 0301 Oslo, Norway
Centre for Avalanche Research and Education, UiT the Arctic University of Norway, Postboks 6050, Langnes, 9037 Tromsø, Norway
Gerit Pfuhl
Department of Psychology, Faculty of Health Sciences, UiT the Arctic University of Norway, Postboks 6050, Langnes, 9037 Tromsø, Norway
Markus Landrø
Section for Glaciers, Ice and Snow, Hydrology Department, Norwegian Water and Energy Directorate, Postboks 5091, Majorstua, 0301 Oslo, Norway
Centre for Avalanche Research and Education, UiT the Arctic University of Norway, Postboks 6050, Langnes, 9037 Tromsø, Norway
Department of Psychology, Faculty of Health Sciences, UiT the Arctic University of Norway, Postboks 6050, Langnes, 9037 Tromsø, Norway
Andrea Mannberg
Centre for Avalanche Research and Education, UiT the Arctic University of Norway, Postboks 6050, Langnes, 9037 Tromsø, Norway
School of Business and Economics, UiT the Arctic University of Norway, Breivangvegen 23, 9010 Tromsø, Norway
Audun Hetland
Centre for Avalanche Research and Education, UiT the Arctic University of Norway, Postboks 6050, Langnes, 9037 Tromsø, Norway
Department of Psychology, Faculty of Health Sciences, UiT the Arctic University of Norway, Postboks 6050, Langnes, 9037 Tromsø, Norway
Viewed
Total article views: 6,254 (including HTML, PDF, and XML)
Cumulative views and downloads
(calculated since 26 Jun 2018)
| HTML | XML | Total | BibTeX | EndNote | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4,931 | 1,213 | 110 | 6,254 | 93 | 99 |
- HTML: 4,931
- PDF: 1,213
- XML: 110
- Total: 6,254
- BibTeX: 93
- EndNote: 99
Total article views: 5,542 (including HTML, PDF, and XML)
Cumulative views and downloads
(calculated since 20 Sep 2018)
| HTML | XML | Total | BibTeX | EndNote | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4,525 | 918 | 99 | 5,542 | 86 | 90 |
- HTML: 4,525
- PDF: 918
- XML: 99
- Total: 5,542
- BibTeX: 86
- EndNote: 90
Total article views: 712 (including HTML, PDF, and XML)
Cumulative views and downloads
(calculated since 26 Jun 2018)
| HTML | XML | Total | BibTeX | EndNote | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 406 | 295 | 11 | 712 | 7 | 9 |
- HTML: 406
- PDF: 295
- XML: 11
- Total: 712
- BibTeX: 7
- EndNote: 9
Viewed (geographical distribution)
Total article views: 6,254 (including HTML, PDF, and XML)
Thereof 5,949 with geography defined
and 305 with unknown origin.
Total article views: 5,542 (including HTML, PDF, and XML)
Thereof 5,255 with geography defined
and 287 with unknown origin.
Total article views: 712 (including HTML, PDF, and XML)
Thereof 694 with geography defined
and 18 with unknown origin.
| Country | # | Views | % |
|---|
| Country | # | Views | % |
|---|
| Country | # | Views | % |
|---|
| Total: | 0 |
| HTML: | 0 |
| PDF: | 0 |
| XML: | 0 |
- 1
1
| Total: | 0 |
| HTML: | 0 |
| PDF: | 0 |
| XML: | 0 |
- 1
1
| Total: | 0 |
| HTML: | 0 |
| PDF: | 0 |
| XML: | 0 |
- 1
1
Cited
21 citations as recorded by crossref.
- Avalanche decision-making frameworks: Classification and description of underlying factors M. Landrø et al. 10.1016/j.coldregions.2019.102903
- Colours and maps for communicating natural hazards to users with and without colour vision deficiency R. Engeset et al. 10.1016/j.ijdrr.2022.103034
- AutoATES v2.0: Automated Avalanche Terrain Exposure Scale mapping H. Toft et al. 10.5194/nhess-24-1779-2024
- On the correlation between a sub-level qualifier refining the danger level with observations and models relating to the contributing factors of avalanche danger F. Techel et al. 10.5194/nhess-22-1911-2022
- Impact of information presentation on interpretability of spatial hazard information: lessons from a study in avalanche safety K. Fisher et al. 10.5194/nhess-21-3219-2021
- How is avalanche danger described in textual descriptions in avalanche forecasts in Switzerland? Consistency between forecasters and avalanche danger V. Hutter et al. 10.5194/nhess-21-3879-2021
- On the correlation between the forecast avalanche danger and avalanche risk taken by backcountry skiers in Switzerland K. Winkler et al. 10.1016/j.coldregions.2021.103299
- Winter–Spring Prediction of Snow Avalanche Susceptibility Using Optimisation Multi-Source Heterogeneous Factors in the Western Tianshan Mountains, China J. Yang et al. 10.3390/rs14061340
- Uncertainty in three dimensions: the challenges of communicating probabilistic flood forecast maps V. Jean et al. 10.5194/hess-27-3351-2023
- Timing and identification of potential snow avalanche types: a case study of the central Tianshan Mountains J. Hao et al. 10.1007/s10346-021-01766-7
- Challenges of Using Signaling Data From Telecom Network in Non-Urban Areas H. Toft et al. 10.36850/e14
- A user perspective on the avalanche danger scale – insights from North America A. Morgan et al. 10.5194/nhess-23-1719-2023
- Covid-19 pandemic lessons: uncritical communication of test results can induce more harm than benefit and raises questions on standardized quality criteria for communication and liability F. Porzsolt et al. 10.1080/21642850.2021.1979407
- Developing nationwide avalanche terrain maps for Norway H. Larsen et al. 10.1007/s11069-020-04104-7
- Sanser i spill og følelser i fjellet: Den sensoriske skikjøreren T. Skille 10.18261/nat.35.2.3
- Stakeholder solutions for building interdisciplinary and international synergies between Climate Change Adaptation and Disaster Risk Reduction L. Booth et al. 10.1016/j.ijdrr.2020.101616
- Exploring the avalanche bulletin as an avenue for continuing education by including learning interventions K. Fisher et al. 10.1016/j.jort.2021.100472
- Identifying Resilience Factors of Distress and Paranoia During the COVID-19 Outbreak in Five Countries M. Mækelæ et al. 10.3389/fpsyg.2021.661149
- Avalanche decision-making frameworks: Factors and methods used by experts M. Landrø et al. 10.1016/j.coldregions.2019.102897
- The influence of tailored risk communication on individual adaptive behaviour M. Attems et al. 10.1016/j.ijdrr.2020.101618
- Liking and perceived safety across judgments of distinct instances of a category of activity M. Stephensen & T. Martiny-Huenger 10.1080/13669877.2021.1905693
21 citations as recorded by crossref.
- Avalanche decision-making frameworks: Classification and description of underlying factors M. Landrø et al. 10.1016/j.coldregions.2019.102903
- Colours and maps for communicating natural hazards to users with and without colour vision deficiency R. Engeset et al. 10.1016/j.ijdrr.2022.103034
- AutoATES v2.0: Automated Avalanche Terrain Exposure Scale mapping H. Toft et al. 10.5194/nhess-24-1779-2024
- On the correlation between a sub-level qualifier refining the danger level with observations and models relating to the contributing factors of avalanche danger F. Techel et al. 10.5194/nhess-22-1911-2022
- Impact of information presentation on interpretability of spatial hazard information: lessons from a study in avalanche safety K. Fisher et al. 10.5194/nhess-21-3219-2021
- How is avalanche danger described in textual descriptions in avalanche forecasts in Switzerland? Consistency between forecasters and avalanche danger V. Hutter et al. 10.5194/nhess-21-3879-2021
- On the correlation between the forecast avalanche danger and avalanche risk taken by backcountry skiers in Switzerland K. Winkler et al. 10.1016/j.coldregions.2021.103299
- Winter–Spring Prediction of Snow Avalanche Susceptibility Using Optimisation Multi-Source Heterogeneous Factors in the Western Tianshan Mountains, China J. Yang et al. 10.3390/rs14061340
- Uncertainty in three dimensions: the challenges of communicating probabilistic flood forecast maps V. Jean et al. 10.5194/hess-27-3351-2023
- Timing and identification of potential snow avalanche types: a case study of the central Tianshan Mountains J. Hao et al. 10.1007/s10346-021-01766-7
- Challenges of Using Signaling Data From Telecom Network in Non-Urban Areas H. Toft et al. 10.36850/e14
- A user perspective on the avalanche danger scale – insights from North America A. Morgan et al. 10.5194/nhess-23-1719-2023
- Covid-19 pandemic lessons: uncritical communication of test results can induce more harm than benefit and raises questions on standardized quality criteria for communication and liability F. Porzsolt et al. 10.1080/21642850.2021.1979407
- Developing nationwide avalanche terrain maps for Norway H. Larsen et al. 10.1007/s11069-020-04104-7
- Sanser i spill og følelser i fjellet: Den sensoriske skikjøreren T. Skille 10.18261/nat.35.2.3
- Stakeholder solutions for building interdisciplinary and international synergies between Climate Change Adaptation and Disaster Risk Reduction L. Booth et al. 10.1016/j.ijdrr.2020.101616
- Exploring the avalanche bulletin as an avenue for continuing education by including learning interventions K. Fisher et al. 10.1016/j.jort.2021.100472
- Identifying Resilience Factors of Distress and Paranoia During the COVID-19 Outbreak in Five Countries M. Mækelæ et al. 10.3389/fpsyg.2021.661149
- Avalanche decision-making frameworks: Factors and methods used by experts M. Landrø et al. 10.1016/j.coldregions.2019.102897
- The influence of tailored risk communication on individual adaptive behaviour M. Attems et al. 10.1016/j.ijdrr.2020.101618
- Liking and perceived safety across judgments of distinct instances of a category of activity M. Stephensen & T. Martiny-Huenger 10.1080/13669877.2021.1905693
Discussed (final revised paper)
Latest update: 14 Dec 2024
Short summary
The Norwegian Avalanche Warning Service was launched in 2013 to stop the increase in avalanche fatalities. We studied how efficiently warnings communicate the hazard on Varsom.no: which risk factors are difficult to assess and manage? Which elements in the warning are (not) important? Which elements are easily misunderstood? Which information/features are missing/ignored by users? We developed a communication effectiveness score for testing this using an online survey.
The Norwegian Avalanche Warning Service was launched in 2013 to stop the increase in avalanche...
Altmetrics
Final-revised paper
Preprint