Avalanche control
MEASURES TAKEN TO PROTECT AGAINST AVALANCHES
Snow shed; Snow sheds; Snowshed; Avalanche snow bridge; Avalanche net; Snow net; Avalanche defense; Avalanche shed; Avalanche dam; Snow tunnel; Avalanche gallery; Snow avalanche protection net; Snow avalanche protection nets; Avalanche protection nets; Avalanche protection net; Snow nets; Avalanche galleries; Avalanche defence; Snow gallery; Avalanche tower; Avalanche fence; Avalanche barrier
Avalanche control or avalanche defense activities reduce the hazard avalanches pose to human life, activity, and property."Mitigation and Land Use - Avalanches" , Colorado Geological Survey Avalanche control begins with a risk assessment conducted by surveying for potential avalanche terrain by identifying geographic features such as vegetation patterns, drainages, and seasonal snow distribution that are indicative of avalanches.