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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Main Authors: S. Fuchs, M. C. McAlpin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2005-01-01
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