1. Avalanche hazards

2. Avalanches are falling masses of snow that can contain rocks, soil or ice that move downhill at speeds of up to 300 kph. Avalanches are natural phenomena, but become a natural hazard when they interact with people and their surroundings. Avalanches cause deaths and injuries and damage to property. They also impact on transport networks and livelihoods, particularly in tourism

3. Avalanche and snow-related incidents in Europe, spring 1999

9. What can be done to reduce the impact?