Long-term avalanche observation and documentation

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Description

Systematic documentation of avalanche occurrence, characteristics, and runout distances over multiple decades to establish baseline hazard patterns and return periods.

Typical Equipment

• weather recording instruments at RMBL
• topographic map with 10-foot (3m) contour intervals

Output Measurements

• avalanche runout distances
• slab thickness
• avalanche frequency
• destructive effects

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