For the release of a slab avalanche, crack propagation within a weak snowpack layer below
a cohesive snow slab is required. As crack speed measurements can give insight into …

Abstract Information on snowpack stability, ie, on the propensity for failure initiation and
crack propagation in a weak layer, is essential for forecasting snow avalanches. To …

Snow slab avalanches involve considerable amounts of fast moving snow masses that may
endanger people and infrastructure. Assessing the size of the release area is essential …

Snow avalanches are a major concern in mountainous areas as they threaten recreationists
and also infrastructures or urbanized areas. One action to reduce the associated risk is to …

Les avalanches représentent un défi pour les habitants et les infrastructures des zones de
montagnes. Une des actions pour réduire le risque associé est l'information préventive du …

If a slab avalanche is triggered, how big will it be? This question is crucial for avalanche
forecasters and backcountry travelers alike, yet it is difficult to provide an answer. Indeed …