A collection of important historical publications on the study of avalanches and avalanche control near Alta, Utah. This includes 31 publications of the U.S. Forest Service from the Alta Avalanche Study Center, dating from 1953-1971. Topics include introduction to avalanches, training for dog leaders, classification of snow crystals, blasting agents for snow safety, probing techniques for victims, stability of snow slabs, avalanche forces, protecting objects, and many more.
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Encounter Probabilities for Avalanche Damage | 1966-03 | Text |
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Introduction to Snow Avalanches | 1967-12 | Text |
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Man-Made Nominal Wind Action Area | 1962-06 | Text |
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Man-Made Nominal Wind Action Area Part II (Winter 1962-63) | 1963 | Text |
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Mechanical Properties of the Soft Slab | 1967-06 | Text |
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Meterological Classification of Natural Snow Crystals | 1968-09 | Text |
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Method of Measuring Mean Temperatures in the Field | 1961-01 | Text |
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Method of Predicting Avalanche Danger from Snowfall Intensity in the Tien-Shan | 1969-09 | Text |
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