How to Predict an Avalanche

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Tip 1 - How to predict an avalanche with radar and GPS

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by Dot Wleklik | permalink

Scientists create an early warning system for snowslides
Tags: Earth

For further reading: http://news.sciencemag.org/earth/2015/04/how-predict-avalanche-radar-and-gps ^[1]

Tip 2 - Predicting Avalanches

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by Astrid BELEGAUD | permalink

Take a behind the scenes look at the Bridger Teton National Forest Avalanche Center. Join as the experts prepare avalanche forecasts for backcountry thrill seekers.
Tags: Adventure Sports, Avalanches, skiing, explore, winter-sports, search-and-rescue, research, annenberg, jackson-hole, avalanche

For further reading: http://video.nationalgeographic.com/video/exploreorg/predicting-avalanches-eorg ^[2]

Tip 3 - Avalanche risk assessed daily in the Cairngorms - BBC News

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by Pooo | permalink

BBC weather presenter John Hammond has been to the Cairngorms to find out how experts predict an avalanche.

For further reading: http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-30559882 ^[3]

Tip 4 - What causes an avalanche and can I predict one?

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by Maurice Rached | permalink

Avalanches are extremely dangerous when mountaineering, winter backpacking/camping, or backcountry skiing/snowboarding. What causes them and is there any way I can predict when an avalanche is abo...

For further reading: http://outdoors.stackexchange.com/questions/345/what-causes-an-avalanche-and-can-i-predict-one ^[4]