"An updated edition of the classic instructional guide, this fourth edition of THE AVALANCHE HANDBOOK includes detailed information on the basics of avalanches; trends in avalanche safety; effects of mountain snow climates and weather on avalanches; snow and avalanche formation and growth; avalanche terrain, motion, and effects; elements of applied avalanche forecasting; factors to consider in evaluating and forecasting avalanches; risk management and risk reduction strategies; safety measures and rescue techniques; and avalanche protection, including avalanche detection and control"--.
ISBN: | 9781680515398 |
Publisher: | Mountaineers Books |
Imprint: | Mountaineers Books |
Published date: | 01 Feb 2023 |
DEWEY: | 551.57848 |
DEWEY edition: | 23/eng/20220608 |
Language: | English |
Number of pages: | cm |
Weight: | -1g |
Height: | 229mm |
Width: | 184mm |