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'''Avalanche dams''' ('''anti-avalanche dams''', '''avalanche protection dams''') are a type of [[avalanche control]] [[structure]]s used for protection of inhabited areas and [[ |
'''Avalanche dams''' ('''anti-avalanche dams''', '''avalanche protection dams''') are a type of [[avalanche control]] [[structure]]s used for protection of inhabited areas and [[communications]] from [[avalanches]]. The two major types are deflection and catchment [[dam]]s. <ref name=satsie>[http://www.leeds.ac.uk/satsie/docs/satsie_d14.pdf The design of avalanche protection dams. Recent practical and theoretical developments]</ref> |
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Both types of avalanche dams are usually placed in the run-out zone of the avalanche and in the flatter parts of the avalanche path. In other parts of the avalanche they are ineffective because they may be easily overrun or overfilled. <ref name=satsie/> |
Both types of avalanche dams are usually placed in the run-out zone of the avalanche and in the flatter parts of the avalanche path. In other parts of the avalanche they are ineffective because they may be easily overrun or overfilled. <ref name=satsie/> |
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Revision as of 00:59, 15 November 2007
Avalanche dams (anti-avalanche dams, avalanche protection dams) are a type of avalanche control structures used for protection of inhabited areas and communications from avalanches. The two major types are deflection and catchment dams. [1]
Both types of avalanche dams are usually placed in the run-out zone of the avalanche and in the flatter parts of the avalanche path. In other parts of the avalanche they are ineffective because they may be easily overrun or overfilled. [1]