Snowpack and avalanche characterization over the 2021–2022 winter season in Sisimiut, West Greenland

• Published in: Frontiers in Earth Science
• Main Authors: Mariani, Alberto, Abrahamsen, A. B., Bridle, D., Ingeman-Nielsen, T., Cicoira, A., Monti, F., Marcer, M.
• Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
• Language: unknown
• Published: Frontiers Media SA 2023
• Subjects: General Earth and Planetary Sciences; Greenland; Sisimiut
• Online Access: http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/feart.2023.1134728; https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/feart.2023.1134728/full

In Greenland, snow avalanches have been recognized as a significant hazard and a risk to communities for decades. However, prior to this study, no formal avalanche database nor avalanche forecasting service existed in Greenland. This study was conducted over the 2021–2022 snow season to advance snow...