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Avalanche
A mass of snow sliding, tumbling, or flowing down an inclined surface. source: Avalanche-center.org
Afghanistan: Lessons from the Salang pass disaster
15 Feb 2010, IRIN
The recent Salang pass avalanche disaster in northern Afghanistan is prompting questions about the extent to which it could have been avoided or mitigated. 'We lack technical capacity, resources and basic tools' said Abdul Qadeer Qadeer, director of the National Meteorology Authority...
- Origin of avalanches2007, Universidad de Navarra
- Simulation de risques naturels: les infographies2008, MEEDDM, France - gov
- Edu4hazards - a guide to preparing for and responding to natural hazards for children and youth2007
From ISDR System and other DRR actors
- Canadians at risk: our exposure to natural hazards2010, ICLR
- The design of avalanche protection dams: recent practical and theorical developments2009, EC
- City man risk: risk reduction1999, EMERCOM, Russian Fed - gov; IDNDR
- Global Climate Risk Index 2010Dec 2009, Germanwatch
- Europe: avalanche hazard map2004, ESPON
- Simulation de risques naturels: les infographies2008, MEEDDM, France - gov
Number of avalanche occured (reported)
| Source of data: OFDA/CRED International Disaster Database |
External Online Resources on Avalanche
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