The avalanche handbook
"An updated edition of the classic instructional guide, this fourth edition of The Avalanche Handbook includes detailed information on the basics of avalanches; trends in avalanche safety; effects of mountain snow climates and weather on avalanches; snow and avalanche formation and growth; aval...
| Main Author: | McClung, David, |
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| Other Authors: | Schaerer, P. A. |
| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
Seattle, WA :
Mountaineers Books,
[2022]
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| Physical Description: |
366 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm. |
| Edition: | 4th edition. |
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| Summary: |
"An updated edition of the classic instructional guide, this fourth edition of The Avalanche Handbook includes detailed information on the basics of avalanches; trends in avalanche safety; effects of mountain snow climates and weather on avalanches; snow and avalanche formation and growth; avalanche terrain, motion, and effects; elements of applied avalanche forecasting; factors to consider in evaluating and forecasting avalanches; risk management and risk reduction strategies; safety measures and rescue techniques; and avalanche protection, including avalanche detection and control."-- |
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| Item Description: |
Includes bibliographical references and index. "An updated edition of the classic instructional guide, this fourth edition of The Avalanche Handbook includes detailed information on the basics of avalanches; trends in avalanche safety; effects of mountain snow climates and weather on avalanches; snow and avalanche formation and growth; avalanche terrain, motion, and effects; elements of applied avalanche forecasting; factors to consider in evaluating and forecasting avalanches; risk management and risk reduction strategies; safety measures and rescue techniques; and avalanche protection, including avalanche detection and control."-- Provided by publisher. |
| Physical Description: |
366 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm. |
| Bibliography: |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: |
9781680515398 168051539X |