Snow and Avalanche Glossary

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Passive Control

Also:

Avalanche control which includes defense structures within the track or runout regions (earth mounds, dams, wall, sheds, etc.), or structures to inhibit initiation within the starting zone (fences, posts, reforestation, etc.).

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