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Paper  Using GIS in Avalanche Hazard Management
Track: Ski/Avalanche
Author(s): Leah Tracy

Following catastrophic avalanches in 1995, the Icelandic Meteorological Office became responsible for reducing avalanche risk to affected communities. This paper presents the use of GIS in avalanche hazard management efforts including the construction of an avalanche database, terrain analysis, and risk evaluation.

Leah Tracy
Icelandic Meteorological Office
Bustadavegi 9
150 Reykjavik
ICELAND, ICELAND 00200
ICELAND

Phone: 354-522-6000 ex
Fax: 354-552-8121
E-mail: leah@vedur.is