Concept information

safety > safety system > protection system > avalanche protection

Preferred term

avalanche protection  

Definition

  • The total of measures and devices implemented to protect people, property or natural resources from avalanche conditions, including avalanche forecasting and warning, avalanche zoning, ski testing and the use of explosives and other equipment to stabilize an avalanche area.

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URI

http://www.eionet.europa.eu/gemet/concept/680

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