In March the frequency of avalanching increases sharply. This is due to higher snow depth and beginning of the Match snow-break. Damp snow is very sensitive on slopes. According to the statistics the majority of people die in avalanches triggered by themselves!
Rules of conduct in avalanche-hazardous season are simple and observing them can save one's life:
- Walk only by well-known and safe trails. Do not try to cut across neve-sheathed slopes
- Refrain from skiing beyond specially prepared ski trails
- Never go beyond avalanche warning plates. This can be dangerous for you and those around you
- Check for weather forecasts and avalanche warning. Heavy precipitations, snowstorms and snow-breaks are signs of avalanching
- Do extreme sports only under the supervision of a skilled guide
- In case of an accident call rescuers by number 112 (single dispatcher service)
USEFUL LINKS:
Guidance on avalanches -
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jRvkIwxLQYH1e5So81MDo5r1-58rwNBT/view?usp=sharing
Weekly avalanche bulletin - https://drive.google.com/file/d/133_zyZh3iS6ziNHgG0uykjwmKwrtRIJI/view?usp=sharing
Maps of avalanche-hazardous zones -https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1YmrkKuxgwSaL8JOGPvL6MkgExk2kzh8w?usp=sharing
Have a care in mountains!!!!
Employees of the laboratory of natural Hazards.
Blagoveshchenskiy V.P.
Zhdanov V.V.
