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The effects of changes in alpine land use on avalanche activity

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This project evaluates a hypothetical relationship between a decrease in alpine agriculture and a suspected increase in avalanche activity that arose from the severe avalanche winter of 1998-99. The analysis of maps, interviews and statistics leads to the conclusion that, in general, grazing has a minimal effect on the frequency and severity of avalanches. However, in some cases, agricultural land-use practices in alpine regions can affect avalanche activity through forest damage or snow gliding.

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  • 01D181I
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  • 2001
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  • 2001-01-01
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  • Worcester
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