Effects of Climate Change on Avalanche Accidents and Survival

• Published in: Frontiers in physiology Vol. 12; p. 639433
• Main Authors: Strapazzon, Giacomo, Schweizer, Jürg, Chiambretti, Igor, Brodmann Maeder, Monika, Brugger, Hermann, Zafren, Ken
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Switzerland Frontiers Media S.A 12.04.2021
• Subjects: avalanche; climate change; hypoxia; Physiology; search and rescue; snow; trauma; trauma; hypoxia; search and rescue; avalanche; snow; climate change

Avalanches are major natural hazards in snow-covered mountains, threatening people and infrastructure. With ongoing climate change, the frequency and types of snow avalanches may change, affecting the rates of avalanche burial and survival. With a wetter and warmer snow climate, consequences of buri...