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March 13, 2009 -IHK court orders compensation to avalanche victims

In occupied Kashmir, the High Court has directed the Indian army officials to pay compensation to the next kin of five porters killed in avalanche while carrying ration for the Army post on Line of Control in Uri. The Indian army had refused to pay compensation to them. More ...

March 9, 2009 - Experiment suggests avalanches’ size can be predicted

An experiment using steel beads has demonstrated that it is possible to know how big or small an avalanche can be. More ...

March 5, 2009 - Czech to pay for causing avalanche in Austria

A Czech skier is to be fined the equivalent of 280,000 crowns for having set into motion an avalanche in Austria, according to the daily Lidove noviny. More ...

March 3, 2009 - Should strategies for care of avalanche victims change?

In the European alpine countries, there has been no major change over time in mortality due to avalanches; however, there has been a noteworthy increase in mortality in Canada and the United States. It is widely assumed that asphyxia is the main cause of death for those caught in avalanches. Rescue strategies, safety devices and treatment recommendations have been largely focused on the prevention and treatment of asphyxia and hypothermia. However, if trauma is a more important risk factor in some mountain regions or for people involved in a particular outdoor activity, perhaps preventive measures and treatment recommendations should focus more on trauma. More ...

November 29, 2008 - Training Doesn't Reduce Avalanche Risk, Study Shows

A study by the University of Calgary shows that avalanche training may not reduce your chances of getting caught in a slide. Researcher Albi Sole says his study shows the risk of being involved in an avalanche is generally overstated. He says drownings are more common. And the risks of going into the back country in Canada are about the same as being a motorist. More ...