Natural Disasters and Hazards: Avalanches

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American Avalanche Association - Group of professionals engaged in the study, forecasting, control and mitigation of snow avalanches. Includes information on research, publications and education.
Canadian Avalanche Association - Contributes to the goal of reducing avalanche incidents world wide.
Colorado Avalanche Accident Statistics - Provides information about education, observing, forecasts, and has statistics of accidents.
Northwest Weather and Avalanche Center - Provides mountain weather and avalanche information for the Northwest US, including the Washington Cascades, Olympic Mountains and the northern Oregon Cascades.
RECCO Avalanche Rescue System - System used by rescue organizations worldwide to assist in the efficient location of people buried under avalanches.
The WSL Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research SLF - Swiss organization engaged in research, scientific services and teaching focused on snow, the atmosphere, natural hazards, permafrost and mountain ecosystems.
University of Calgary Avalanche Research - Research on all aspects avalanche formation.
Westwide Avalanche Network - Current avalanche information around the world.

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