The net benefit of public expenditures on avalanche defence structures in the municipality of Davos, Switzerland
Avalanches pose a threat to settlements as well as industrial and recreational areas in the Alps. As a counter measure, technical mitigation measures have been implemented since the 19th century, resulting in a raise in value of formerly endangered areas. This increase in value can be considered as...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Copernicus Publications
2005-01-01
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Series: | Natural Hazards and Earth System Sciences |
Online Access: | http://www.nat-hazards-earth-syst-sci.net/5/319/2005/nhess-5-319-2005.pdf |