On the Potential use of Index Paths for Avalanche Assessment

Abstract The possible use of index paths to assess avalanche potential in large avalanche samples was evaluated with probability theory on 56 uncontrolled avalanche paths in Colorado. Results showed the technique yields limited information of little diagnostic value because of low conditional probab...

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Published in:Journal of Glaciology
Main Author: Judson, A.
Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
Language:English
Published: Cambridge University Press (CUP) 1983
Subjects:
Earth-Surface Processes
Journal of Glaciology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0022143000005232
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spelling crcambridgeupr:10.1017/s0022143000005232 2024-03-03T08:46:05+00:00 On the Potential use of Index Paths for Avalanche Assessment Judson, A. 1983 http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0022143000005232 https://www.cambridge.org/core/services/aop-cambridge-core/content/view/S0022143000005232 en eng Cambridge University Press (CUP) Journal of Glaciology volume 29, issue 101, page 178-184 ISSN 0022-1430 1727-5652 Earth-Surface Processes journal-article 1983 crcambridgeupr https://doi.org/10.1017/s0022143000005232 2024-02-08T08:42:50Z Abstract The possible use of index paths to assess avalanche potential in large avalanche samples was evaluated with probability theory on 56 uncontrolled avalanche paths in Colorado. Results showed the technique yields limited information of little diagnostic value because of low conditional probabilities of joint occurrence and high yearly variance. 90% of pairs tested had probabilities ≦0.20 for a six-year period. Implications for researchers and field personnel are discussed. Article in Journal/Newspaper Journal of Glaciology Cambridge University Press Journal of Glaciology 29 101 178 184
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