The avalanche handbook / David McClung & Peter Schaerer.
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| Edition: | 4th edition. |
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| Published: |
Seattle, WA :
Mountaineers Books,
[2022]
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| Format: | Book |
| Summary: | "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."-- |
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| Physical Description: | 366 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm |
| Other format: | Online version: McClung, David. Avalanche handbook 4th edition. 9781680515404 |
| Notes: | Bib#: 3287610 |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Language: | English |
| ISBN: | 9781680515398 168051539X |
| Bib#: | 3287610 |
