Avalanche Research Assignment
1) TOPIC: Where are avalanches most likely to occur in Canada?
Visit www. atlas.gc.ca explore our maps environment natural hazardsnatural hazards maps published in 1999 major avalanches map
a) Write a brief definition of an avalanche. (1 mark)
b) Based on the map, explain the distribution of avalanches in Canada. (1 mark)
c) Click on the “Get Info From Map” button above the map and then click on the avalanche in northern Quebec. Name the avalanche, the year, and the event being celebrated when this avalanche occurred. Click on the name of the avalanche to read the story. Describe what happened. (2 marks)
2) TOPIC: How do experts predict or evaluate an avalanche hazard?
Visit www.fsavalanche.org/Default.aspx?ContentId=23&LinkId=28&ParentLinkId=3
Describe the rutschblock test. (2 marks)
3) TOPIC: How can you avoid a high risk avalanche area?
Visit www.avalanche.ca public site bulletin latest bulletin “Banff, Yoho & Kootenay” on map.
a) Click on the “plus” sign on the top right hand corner for more info about the ratings.
Read the “report” and describe the avalanche hazard for Banff, Yoho & Kootenay National Parks today. (2 marks)
b) TOPIC: How can you be safe?
Visit www.avalanche.org education online tutorial
Describe each of the red flags. (3 marks)
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What types of areas should you avoid? Describe each one. (2 marks)
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4) TOPIC: The most effective method to stabilize a slope is to plant a coniferous forest. How else can experts prepare an area to minimize damage from avalanches?
Visit www.th.gov.bc.ca/avalanche_weather/index.html
Read the following pages: avalanche safety program how avalanche programs ensure your safety
a) What does the BC government do to ensure the safety of motorists and to protect the highways from avalanches? (2 marks)
b) Do an internet search:
Visit www. atlas.gc.ca explore our maps environment natural hazardsnatural hazards maps published in 1999 major avalanches map
a) Write a brief definition of an avalanche. (1 mark)
b) Based on the map, explain the distribution of avalanches in Canada. (1 mark)
c) Click on the “Get Info From Map” button above the map and then click on the avalanche in northern Quebec. Name the avalanche, the year, and the event being celebrated when this avalanche occurred. Click on the name of the avalanche to read the story. Describe what happened. (2 marks)
2) TOPIC: How do experts predict or evaluate an avalanche hazard?
Visit www.fsavalanche.org/Default.aspx?ContentId=23&LinkId=28&ParentLinkId=3
Describe the rutschblock test. (2 marks)
3) TOPIC: How can you avoid a high risk avalanche area?
Visit www.avalanche.ca public site bulletin latest bulletin “Banff, Yoho & Kootenay” on map.
a) Click on the “plus” sign on the top right hand corner for more info about the ratings.
Read the “report” and describe the avalanche hazard for Banff, Yoho & Kootenay National Parks today. (2 marks)
b) TOPIC: How can you be safe?
Visit www.avalanche.org education online tutorial
Describe each of the red flags. (3 marks)
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
6)
What types of areas should you avoid? Describe each one. (2 marks)
1)
2)
3)
4)
4) TOPIC: The most effective method to stabilize a slope is to plant a coniferous forest. How else can experts prepare an area to minimize damage from avalanches?
Visit www.th.gov.bc.ca/avalanche_weather/index.html
Read the following pages: avalanche safety program how avalanche programs ensure your safety
a) What does the BC government do to ensure the safety of motorists and to protect the highways from avalanches? (2 marks)
b) Do an internet search: