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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A Tabulation of Snow Avalanche Fatalities in Colorado | 1968-05 | Text |
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Meterological Classification of Natural Snow Crystals | 1968-09 | Text |
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Modern Avalanche Rescue | 1968-04 | Text |
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The Nature and Control of Snow Cornices on the Bridger Range, Southwestern Montana | 1968-10 | Text |
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On Glide and Creep of the Snow Cover Among Avalanche Defenses | 1968-11 | Text |
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Stability of Snow Slabs | 1968-09 | Text |
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