Teaching Natural Hazards: The Use of Snow Avalanches in Demonstrating and Addressing Geographic Topics and Principles.

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Title: Teaching Natural Hazards: The Use of Snow Avalanches in Demonstrating and Addressing Geographic Topics and Principles.
Language: English
Authors: Butler, David R.
Source: Journal of Geography. Nov-Dec 1988 87(6):212-225.
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 14
Publication Date: 1988
Document Type: Journal Articles
Guides - Classroom - Teacher
Descriptors: Climate, Earth Science, Global Approach, Human Geography, Information Sources, Instructional Materials, Natural Disasters, Physical Geography, Secondary Education, Social Studies, Teaching Methods, Weather, World Geography
Abstract: Illustrates the importance of studying the snow avalanche as a natural hazard. Describes the various kinds of snow avalanches, the types of triggering mechanisms that produce them, the typical avalanche terrain, and the geomorphic and the vegetative evidence for snow avalanching. Depicts methods of human adjustment to the avalanche hazard. Provides sources of information. (SLM)
Entry Date: 1989
Accession Number: EJ383090
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