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Activities to reduce avalanche hazards
Avalanche control or avalanche defense activities reduce the hazard avalanches pose to human life, activity, and property. Avalanche control begins with
Avalanche_control
Rapid flow of a mass of snow down a slope
An avalanche is a rapid flow of snow down a slope, such as a hill or mountain. Avalanches can be triggered spontaneously, by factors such as increased
Avalanche
Mountain pass in British Columbia, Canada
every year. Most avalanche control at Kootenay Pass is done by a Gazex system that allows avalanche technicians to trigger avalanches remotely from the
Kootenay_Pass
Mountain pass in Canada
doi:10.14288/1.0095109. Schieiss, V.G. (1990). Rogers Pass Snow Avalanche Control (PDF). Environment Canada. ISBN 0-921806-04-3 – via ParksCanadaHistory
Rogers Pass (British Columbia)
Rogers_Pass_(British_Columbia)
Type of light artillery gun
States Military Artillery for Avalanche Control Program:A Brief History in Time" (PDF). USDA Forest Service National Avalanche Center. Archived (PDF) from
Recoilless_rifle
primary function is research in the field of snow and avalanches to provide avalanche control measures and forecasting support to Indian Armed Forces
Snow and Avalanche Study Establishment
Snow_and_Avalanche_Study_Establishment
National park in British Columbia
steep, avalanche-prone valleys of the park have been a major obstacle to transportation, necessitating much railway engineering and avalanche control measures
Glacier National Park (Canada)
Glacier_National_Park_(Canada)
Water-gel explosive
carbonaceous fuel perlite silica (fibrous glass) ethylene glycol guar gum avalanche control blasting for road construction mining for minerals quarrying for the
Tovex
National Hockey League team in Denver, Colorado
The Colorado Avalanche (colloquially known as the Avs) are a professional ice hockey team based in Denver. The Avalanche compete in the National Hockey
Colorado_Avalanche
US-made towed howitzer
1RCHA in Glacier National Park in British Columbia as a means of avalanche control. The modified 105mm C3 howitzer has a range of 18km. A number of M2/M101
M101_howitzer
Loud sound reported to come from the sky
is heard only locally, near the epicenter. Avalanches, either natural or human-caused (for avalanche control). Weather: Distant thunder, or loud sounds
Skyquake
Mountain pass west of Jackson, Wyoming, USA
winter months, the road is often closed in the early mornings for avalanche control by the Wyoming Department of Transportation. The area is popular for
Teton_Pass
Recoilless rifle
for military purposes, M27 recoilless rifles were used to trigger controlled avalanches at ski resorts and mountain passes in the United States. The M40
M40_recoilless_rifle
Motor vehicle
The Chevrolet Avalanche is a four-door, five- or six-passenger full-size pickup truck that was manufactured by General Motors and marketed by its Chevrolet
Chevrolet_Avalanche
Skiing on ungroomed trails
activity that involves skiing ungroomed trails located inside of avalanche control or ski patrol boundaries. In the Rocky Mountain Range of the Western
Powder_skiing
Device that prevents snow and ice from sliding off roofs
in multiples or rows on a structure's roof surface, as a form of avalanche control. Snow guards are installed with a specific quantity and pattern based
Snow_guard
Services for the injured in ski area boundaries
the mountain before it opens by conducting trail checks, providing avalanche control work, and setting up necessary equipment in preparation for the day
Ski_patrol
thunderstorms. There is a risk of avalanches from mid winter to early summer. Avalanche control methods such as snow clearing by controlled blast charges, snow nets
Geography_of_Andorra
Recoilless anti-tank weapon
States Military Artillery for Avalanche Control Program:A Brief History in Time" (PDF). USDA Forest Service National Avalanche Center. Retrieved 2018-04-11
M20_recoilless_rifle
Ski resort in California, United States
a ski patroller died in an explosives accident while performing avalanche control work. He was throwing the explosives above Chairlift 5 when the explosive
Mammoth_Mountain_Resort
Military of Kyrgyzstan
February 2014, the Armed Forces General Staff was expanded to have complete control over the military apparatus, with the ministry of defense becoming a state
Armed Forces of the Kyrgyz Republic
Armed_Forces_of_the_Kyrgyz_Republic
Barrier to combat snowdrift
use snow fences to increase snow depth in specified areas, or for avalanche control. Temporary snow fences are usually one of two varieties: perforated
Snow_fence
Highway tunnel of the Himalayas
roads and to ensure the safety of the roads and tunnel users alike, avalanche control structures have been constructed. Since the Atal tunnel is likely
Atal_Tunnel
Ski area in Colorado, United States
(1,323 m). The Highlands ski patrol monitors the Bowl and conducts avalanche control for skier safety. The Bowl faces primarily east, towards Aspen Mountain
Aspen_Highlands
Government agency in Washington (state), United States
state workers won't have to use a Howitzer to control avalanches at Snoqualmie Pass avalanche control". The Spokesman-Review. Retrieved January 5, 2026
Washington State Department of Transportation
Washington_State_Department_of_Transportation
1978 film by Corey Allen
Avalanche is a 1978 American disaster film directed by Corey Allen, featuring Rock Hudson, Mia Farrow, Robert Forster, and Jeanette Nolan. The plot revolves
Avalanche_(1978_film)
American second generation main battle tank
government. Three M60 tanks were used by the state of Washington for Avalanche control in the mid-1990s with the last tank withdrawn from this role in 2018
M60_tank
American television series
John Baker (seasons 2, 4; guest seasons 1, 3), Liv's husband and an avalanche-control team member Terry O'Quinn as Peter Bach (seasons 2–4; guest season
Resident_Alien_(TV_series)
Ski resort in Alberta, Canada
available for KPOW! cat skiing customers and hikers. There is active avalanche control on the property including the access road therefore it is advisable
Fortress_Mountain_Resort
Avalanche Skills Training is a standardized form of avalanche training in Canada. Although Avalanche Skills Training (AST) is typically learned by backcountry
Avalanche_Skills_Training
Topics referred to by the same term
have on human development: Avalanche net, a netting designed to slow the motion of snow and prevent avalanches Avalanche control § Snow bridge Snow shed
Snow_barrier
2022 ice hockey championship series
or assists to that point of the entire playoffs. In game one, the Avalanche controlled the first period scoring three times compared to the Lightning's
2022_Stanley_Cup_Final
American pack howitzer
southeastern Turkey.[citation needed] The howitzers have been used for avalanche control at several western US ski areas. Three howitzers are used by Norwich
M116_howitzer
Natural disasters in Austria
The Blons avalanches took place in Austria in January 1954. They occurred in the federal state of Vorarlberg, where they had a big impact on the Great
1954_Blons_avalanches
Control of processes by which a self-organized system dissipates energy
objective of the control is to reduce the probability of occurrence of and size of energy dissipation bursts, often called avalanches, of self-organized
Self-organized criticality control
Self-organized_criticality_control
Agency of the U.S. Department of Agriculture
From the early 1900s to the present, there has been a fierce rivalry over control of forests between the Department of Agriculture and the Department of
United_States_Forest_Service
Mountain pass in Wyoming, United States
cost the parks service in excess of $200,000 to keep it open and avalanche control measures were put in place. The Sylvan Pass route is the only way
Sylvan_Pass_(Wyoming)
Australian electronic music group
The Avalanches are an Australian electronic music group formed in Melbourne in 1997. They have released three studio albums, Since I Left You (2000), Wildflower
The_Avalanches
Machine performance art group
High Pressure Air Launcher – originally developed by NASA for use in avalanche control; fires beer cans filled with plaster using a CO2 charge. A parody
Survival Research Laboratories
Survival_Research_Laboratories
American writer
(1904–1976) was an American avalanche researcher, forester, skier, and author. He is considered the founder of the field of avalanche research and forecasting
Montgomery_Atwater
Jamie clears a snowed-in semi at the foot of the Rockies before an avalanche control operation ends. Al fills a crucial role in a billion dollar infrastructure
List of Highway Thru Hell episodes
List_of_Highway_Thru_Hell_episodes
In Utah County and Wasatch County, Utah
Christian, Pat (March 10, 1996). "Avalanches Have Deep History in Provo Canyon". The Daily Herald. "Avalanche Control in Provo Canyon". KSL. December 12
Provo_Canyon
Mountain pass in Colorado, USA
Retrieved November 14, 2013. Avalanche paths avalanchemapping.org "Colorado mountain passes get remote-controlled gas avalanche control — finally". September
Berthoud_Pass
Serbian progressive metal band
Lavina (Serbian Cyrillic: Лавина, trans. Avalanche) is a Serbian progressive metal band formed in 2020. They represented Serbia in the Eurovision Song
Lavina_(band)
Emergency locator rescue radio beacon
An avalanche transceiver or avalanche beacon is a type of emergency locator beacon, a radio transceiver (a transmitter and receiver in one unit) operating
Avalanche_transceiver
Natural disaster in Pakistan
On 7 April 2012, an avalanche hit a Pakistan Army base in Gayari Sector, near the Siachen Glacier region, trapping 140 soldiers and civilian contractors
2012_Gayari_Sector_avalanche
Gold mine in the United States
up avalanches before they get so big as to pose a danger to Thane Road and residences there; however, in 2019 the howitzer was removed and avalanche control
Treadwell_gold_mine
Topics referred to by the same term
of the Shuttle-craft Guild Montgomery Atwater (1904-1976), Author, avalanche control expert, Skiing Hall of Fame inductee Reuben Atwater (1768–1831), American
Atwater
Community in British Columbia, Canada
In 2016, a large metal tower was installed at the cliff top for avalanche control purposes. When triggered by a technician, the device drops explosives
Three_Valley_Gap
Ski resort in Alta, Utah, United States
trigger avalanches in and around Alta Ski Area. In 1952, Atwater received permission to fire a World War I-era 75mm Howitzer for avalanche control work.
Alta_Ski_Area
The discography of Australian electronic music group the Avalanches consists of three studio albums, five extended plays, four mixtapes, eighteen singles
The_Avalanches_discography
Interstate Highway in Washington
restrictions and occasional days-long shutdowns during the wintertime for avalanche control and clearing collisions. I-90 has several chain-on and chain-off areas
Interstate_90_in_Washington
Bipolar junction transistor operated in the avalanche breakdown region
An avalanche transistor is a bipolar junction transistor designed for operation in the region of its collector-current/collector-to-emitter voltage characteristics
Avalanche_transistor
Mountain pass in British Columbia, Canada
et al. (February 23, 2014). "Coquihalla Highway reopens after massive avalanche control operation". Vancouver Sun. Postmedia Network Inc. Archived from the
Coquihalla_Summit
American businessman and sports team owner (born 1947)
approval from NFL owners, Kroenke agreed to turn over control of the Denver Nuggets and Colorado Avalanche to his son, Josh, by the end of 2010, and to give
Stan_Kroenke
Ski resort in British Columbia, Canada
skiers; this situation, however, creates a significant avalanche hazard, and avalanche control is among the company's largest expenditures. Skiing began
Whitewater_Ski_Resort
lithub.com, October 29, 2019. Retrieved 2024-04-15. Beckey, p. 16 Avalanche Control Archived 2019-07-04 at the Wayback Machine. wsdot.wa.gov Kruckeberg
Vasiliki_Ridge
American scientist
preparation of materials for publication. Atwater is the son of the noted avalanche control pioneer and author Montgomery Atwater; the grandson of Maxwell Atwater
James_E._Atwater
Norwegian-American alpine skier (1911–2001)
jumping champion, ski resort operator and consultant, student of avalanche control, and as a pioneer of ski patrol work. His exploits include serving
Sverre_Engen
American sports and entertainment company
Kroenke listed as the owner, agreed to turn over control of the Denver Nuggets and Colorado Avalanche to Josh Kroenke by the end of 2010, and Stan Kroenke
Kroenke Sports & Entertainment
Kroenke_Sports_&_Entertainment
Motorway in Switzerland
After the tunnel the road is marked by many galleries and strong avalanche-control curves back down into the Valle Mesolcina, using two long bridges
A13_motorway_(Switzerland)
Structural fence designed to physically stop falling rocks from reaching the tracks
tried to solve the rock slide problem, including: Acoustic sensing Avalanche control Electromagnetic sensing Fiber optics buried parallel to ROW Seismic
Railway_slide_fence
Former operational command of the Canadian Armed Forces
drugs in the Caribbean, and Parks Canada in security enforcement and avalanche control. The command was also the main coordinator of joint exercises, such
Canada_Command
Diode that allows current to flow in the reverse direction at a specific voltage
involve avalanche breakdown. Both breakdown types are present in Zener diodes with the Zener effect predominating at lower voltages and avalanche breakdown
Zener_diode
Mountain pass in Washington, United States
Mountaineers Books. p. 302. ISBN 978-1-59485-136-0. Beckey, p. 16 Avalanche Control Archived 2019-07-04 at the Wayback Machine.wsdot.wa.gov "xmACIS2"
Washington_Pass
Ski resort in Alberta, Canada
be seen from the top of the "Gold Chair" and is sometimes used for avalanche control. The starting gate of the men's Olympic downhill was at 2,412 m (7
Nakiska
1995 video game
Kirby's Avalanche, known in Europe as Kirby's Ghost Trap, is a puzzle video game developed by Compile and HAL Laboratory and published by Nintendo for
Kirby's_Avalanche
British author and theatre historian
for CBC Television on a wide range of subjects, from Louis Riel to avalanche control to the Renaissance and Elizabethan culture. His book The Quest for
John_Orrell
Contribution to Parks Canada's avalanche-control program in Rogers Pass. To prevent uncontrolled, naturally occurring avalanches, and thus prevent blockage
List of Canadian military operations
List_of_Canadian_military_operations
Brothers medalist Montgomery Atwater (1904–1976) – author, skier, avalanche control expert Les AuCoin (born 1942) – retired US congressman, 1st Dist.
List_of_people_from_Oregon
Canadian ice hockey player (born 1965)
Montreal Canadiens, with whom he played for 11 years, and the Colorado Avalanche, with whom he played for eight years. Roy won the Stanley Cup four times
Patrick_Roy
American professional freeskier
no avalanche control had been done. Pierre and his friend, Jack Pilot, were planning to ski the area known as South Chute. He triggered an avalanche that
Jamie_Pierre
advanced first aid, accident scene management, rescue operations, and avalanche control. Although some exercises are reserved for CSP members, many take place
Canadian_Ski_Patrol
Search and rescue activities
visitor safety specialists also manage highway avalanche control programs and publish a daily public avalanche bulletin between November and May. The Mountain
Mountain_rescue
Australian full-size car
Adventra LX8 crossover wagon, the Avalanche range also incorporated a dual-cab utility model known as the HSV Avalanche XUV. The XUV derived from the Holden
Holden_Commodore_(VY)
Commune in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France
area on the North side of the Massif des Écrins. It has no formal avalanche control. The area is dangerous to ski unless supported by a guide, including
La_Grave
Season of television series
support the weight, and avalanche control crews go to work clearing out trouble spots on the slopes overlooking Atigun 43 7 "Avalanche!" July 25, 2010 (2010-07-25)
Ice_Road_Truckers_season_4
2024 video game
Remake's events, players control mercenary Cloud Strife and a party of characters principally comprising the eco-terrorist group AVALANCHE, who embark on a journey
Final_Fantasy_VII_Rebirth
Cybercriminal syndicate
Avalanche was a criminal syndicate involved in phishing attacks, online bank fraud, and ransomware. The name also refers to the network of owned, rented
Avalanche_(phishing_group)
Mountain in Washington (state), United States
ISBN 0-87156-292-8. Liberty Bell Mountain Project Beckey, p. 16 Avalanche Control Archived July 4, 2019, at the Wayback Machine.wsdot.wa.gov Kruckeberg
Liberty_Bell_Mountain
Ski field in the South Island of New Zealand
also a back country ski area lease of 1,520 ha (3,800 acres) without avalanche control. The ski field visitor numbers more than doubled between 2001 and
Roundhill_Ski_Area
Four-layer solid-state current-controlling device
controlled rectifier or semiconductor controlled rectifier (SCR) is a four-layer solid-state current-controlling device. The name "silicon controlled
Silicon_controlled_rectifier
British television documentary series
Yangoru-boiken tribe members hunting giant bats in the New Guinea Highlands; avalanche control using dynamite on mountains near Grindelwald in the Swiss Alps; cataracts
Human_Planet
Military reserve of the Canadian Armed Forces
Canada's North. Operation Palaci: which supports Parks Canada's annual avalanche control program in British Columbia's Rogers Pass. Operation Podium: support
Primary_Reserve
Electrical phenomenon
Avalanche breakdown (or the avalanche effect) is a phenomenon that can occur in both insulating and semiconducting materials. It is a form of electric
Avalanche_breakdown
Mountain in Washington (state), United States
(3rd ed.). Mountaineers Books. ISBN 978-1-59485-136-0. Beckey, p. 16 Avalanche Control. wsdot.wa.gov Kruckeberg, Arthur (1991). The Natural History of Puget
Constitution_Crags
Solid-state photodetector
A single-photon avalanche diode (SPAD), also called Geiger-mode avalanche photodiode (G-APD or GM-APD) is a solid-state photodetector within the same
Single-photon_avalanche_diode
Highway in California
Carson Spur section is prone to frequent avalanches in the winter and is periodically closed for avalanche control measures. In the final push up to Carson
California_State_Route_88
Modifications to slopes to reduce the effect of landslides
treatment, after some applications, has been abandoned. Avalanche control – Activities to reduce avalanche hazards, mitigation of a similar disaster type Cellular
Landslide_mitigation
Village in Uttarakhand, India
participation" (PDF). Watershed management, torrent and avalanche control, land rehabilitation and erosion control. Food And Agriculture Organization Of The United
Uniyalgaon
Canadian ice hockey player and executive (born 1969)
as president of hockey operations and general manager of the Colorado Avalanche of the National Hockey League (NHL). He spent his entire 21-year NHL career
Joe_Sakic
Confinement system used in construction and geotechnical engineering
maintenance and long-term economic costs. Avalanche control Gabion, a historic precursor for both erosion control and defense Mass wasting Rockfall Washboarding
Cellular_confinement
Two successive avalanches in Van Province, 2020
In February 2020, two avalanches occurred near Bahçesaray in Turkey's eastern Van Province. The first, on 4 February, buried two vehicles, leading to a
2020_Van_avalanches
Mountain in Washington, United States
High Routes. Seattle, WA: Mountaineers Books, 2008. Beckey, p. 16 Avalanche Control. wsdot.wa.gov "Silver Star Mountain". Geographic Names Information
Silver Star Mountain (Okanogan County, Washington)
Silver_Star_Mountain_(Okanogan_County,_Washington)
Semiconductor light source
emitted low-intensity infrared (IR) light. Infrared LEDs are used in remote-control circuits, such as those used with a wide variety of consumer electronics
Light-emitting_diode
Nepal because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Deaths have been attributed to avalanches, falls, serac collapse, exposure, frostbite, or health problems related
List of people who died climbing Mount Everest
List_of_people_who_died_climbing_Mount_Everest
On 3 February 2016, an avalanche hit an Indian military base in northern Siachen Glacier region, trapping 10 soldiers under deep snow. On an average,
2016 Siachen Glacier avalanche
2016_Siachen_Glacier_avalanche
American internet personality and online streamer (born 2001)
its peak. On May 8, Cenat released his debut single "Bustdown Rollie Avalanche" with NLE Choppa, that was later certified Gold by RIAA. Cenat had an
Kai_Cenat
snow buildup zones above the road in order to cause controlled avalanches, and the avalanche control programme is world-renowned. However even this does
Transport_in_Milford_Sound
Non-profit organization in Canada
The Canadian Avalanche Association (CAA) is a non-profit organization that supports avalanche practitioners in Canada by organizing professional training
Canadian Avalanche Association
Canadian_Avalanche_Association
AVALANCHE CONTROL
AVALANCHE CONTROL
Girl/Female
Tamil
Indreesha | இநà¯à®¤à¯à®°à®¿à®·à®¾
Having control upon all abilities
Indreesha | இநà¯à®¤à¯à®°à®¿à®·à®¾
Boy/Male
Tamil
In control of own passions
Boy/Male
Hindu
Greek God who controls the winds or west
Boy/Male
Hindu
Check, Control
Boy/Male
Hindu
Victory or ancient philosopher, One who has control over his heart and mind
Boy/Male
Tamil
Triyog | தà¯à®°à¯€à®¯à¯‹à®•
Controlling all three dimension
Triyog | தà¯à®°à¯€à®¯à¯‹à®•
Boy/Male
Muslim
Good mind, Avalanche, 11th month of iranian calendar
Boy/Male
Tamil
Desire, Protector, Lord, Another name for Krishna, Controller
Boy/Male
Tamil
Vijitendriya | விஜீதேநà¯à®¤à¯à®°à®¿à®¯Â
Controller of the senses, Lord Hanuman
Vijitendriya | விஜீதேநà¯à®¤à¯à®°à®¿à®¯Â
Boy/Male
Hindu
Victory or ancient philosopher, One who has control over his heart and mind
Girl/Female
Hindu
Goddess Durga, Self-respecting, Self-controlled, Wise, Sensible
Boy/Male
Hindu
Controller of time
Girl/Female
Tamil
Manasvini | மநஸà¯à®µà®¿à®¨à¯€
Goddess Durga, Self-respecting, Self-controlled, Wise, Sensible
Manasvini | மநஸà¯à®µà®¿à®¨à¯€
Girl/Female
Tamil
Self control having complete control on all the senses
Boy/Male
Indian
Good mind, Avalanche, th month of iranian calendar
Boy/Male
Hindu
Controller of the senses
Girl/Female
Indian
One who controls, Suppress
Girl/Female
Tamil
One who can control senses
Boy/Male
Tamil
Authoritative, Lord, Independent, In control of own passions, Resident of the vindhyas
Boy/Male
Muslim
One who controls her anger
AVALANCHE CONTROL
AVALANCHE CONTROL
Surname or Lastname
English
English : habitational name from Lashley Hall in Lindsell, Essex, or from Latchley in Cornwall, both named from Old English læcc ‘boggy stream’ + lēah ‘woodland clearing’.
Female
Swedish
Norwegian and Swedish form of Greek Margarites, MARIT means "pearl."
Girl/Female
Arabic
Lively Person
Boy/Male
Indian
True Imagine
Boy/Male
Tamil
Manindra | மநீநà¯à®¤à¯à®°
Diamond, Lord of gems
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian, Telugu
Sweet Talking
Biblical
a wheel
Boy/Male
Indian
Hateful
Boy/Male
Tamil
Jigentan | ஜீகேநà¯à®¤à®¨Â Â
Mine
Boy/Male
Tamil
Full of fame
AVALANCHE CONTROL
AVALANCHE CONTROL
AVALANCHE CONTROL
AVALANCHE CONTROL
AVALANCHE CONTROL
n.
The office of a controller.
n.
Capability of being controlled.
n.
The drooping edging of the lid of a trunk. which covers the joint when the lid is closed.
p. pr. & vb. n.
of Valance
n.
Power or authority to check or restrain; restraining or regulating influence; superintendence; government; as, children should be under parental control.
n.
Control of one's self; restraint exercised over one's self; self-command.
p. pr. & vb. n.
of Control
n.
One who, or that which, controls or restraines; one who has power or authority to regulate or control; one who governs.
v. t.
To furnish with a valance; to decorate with hangings or drapery.
n.
A fall of earth, rocks, etc., similar to that of an avalanche of snow or ice.
n.
Capability of being controlled; controllableness.
a.
Capable of being controlled, checked, or restrained; amenable to command.
n.
A sudden, great, or irresistible descent or influx of anything.
n.
Hanging drapery for a bed, couch, window, or the like, especially that which hangs around a bedstead, from the bed to the floor.
n.
A large mass or avalanche of snow which slips down the side of a mountain, etc.
imp. & p. p.
of Valance
n.
An iron block, usually bolted to a ship's deck, for controlling the running out of a chain cable. The links of the cable tend to drop into hollows in the block, and thus hold fast until disengaged.
imp. & p. p.
of Control
n.
A large mass or body of snow and ice sliding swiftly down a mountain side, or falling down a precipice.
n.
The power or act of controlling; the state of being restrained; control; restraint; regulation; superintendence.