Avalanches

Competency Framework
WMO Satellite Skills
Application
Description

Gernot Zenkl presents the types of meteorological situation that can lead to critical avalanche situations in the eastern Alps. 

Length: 45 minutes.

Content

In this presentation one could see a short overview of the interesting and challenging work as an avalanche forecaster. Gernot Zenkl has shown which types of meteorological situation can lead to critical avalanche situations in the eastern Alps. Furthermore he explained the methods we use to inform and warn the people.

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