| Download | - View final version: A Model for scaling avalanche speeds (PDF, 2.2 MiB)
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| Author | Search for: McClung, D. M.1 |
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| Affiliation | - National Research Council of Canada
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| Format | Text, Article |
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| Subject | avalanches; speed; vitesse |
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| Abstract | Snow-avalanche speeds, run-out distances, and the concepts from dense granular flows are combined in a model for prediction of speeds along the incline. Field measurements indicate that speeds and run-out distances are nearly independent of path steepness once a length is chosen to scale them. Application of granular-flow concepts explains these results. The most important feature of the model (and the speed data) is the steep gradient of speeds in the run- out zone. These results emphasize the need for high precision in run-out prediction when construction or defences are contemplated. |
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| Publication date | 1990 |
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| Language | English |
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| Peer reviewed | Yes |
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| Identifier | IRC-P-1693 |
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| NRC number | NRCC 32363
NRC-IRC-1469 |
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| NPARC number | 20378606 |
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| Export citation | Export as RIS |
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| Record identifier | 6955f276-60f0-4742-bb46-815cd7fb22f1 |
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| Record created | 2012-07-24 |
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| Record modified | 2020-06-06 |
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