Table of contents

Introduction

Development of avalanches and avalanche protection: an historic overview

Avalanches: formation and effects

Basics and models for avalanche dynamics and effects

Analysis and evaluation and representation of avalanche risks

Planning of permanent avalanche protection measures

Protection systems and construction types

Design of permanent avalanche protection

Execution and maintenance management

Protection of buildings

Temporary avalanche protection

Avalanche monitoring and event documentation

International Avalanche Protection: facts and figures

Summary, Outlook

References