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On February 17, 2025 at 10:37:17 AM UTC,
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Updated description of Fatal avalanche accidents in Switzerland since 1936/37 from
**When using this data, please consider and adhere to the associated [Terms of Use](https://www.slf.ch/en/services-and-products/data-and-monitoring/slf-data-service.html)**. This data collection contains information concerning all known accidents by snow avalanches in Switzerland with at least one fatality. The data set commences on 01/10/1936. After the completion of a hydrological year, the new data is added. The following information is provided: * avalanche identifier * date of the accident * accuracy of the date in range of days before and after * hydrological year (always from first of october to end of september) * canton * municipality * start zone point latitude * start zone point longitude * start zone point accuracy (in meters) * start zone point elevation (in meteres above sea level) * slope aspect (main orientation of start zone) * slope inclination (in degree, steepest point within start zone) * forecasted avalanche danger level 1 (first danger) * forecasted avalanche danger level 2 (second danger) * accident within the core zone (most dangerous aspect and elevation as mentioned in the forecast) * number of dead persons * number of caught persons * number of fully buried persons * activity/location of the accident party at the time of the incident
to**When using this data, please consider and adhere to the associated [Terms of Use](https://www.slf.ch/en/services-and-products/data-and-monitoring/slf-data-service.html)**. Consider the newest version with the highest version number. This data collection contains information concerning all known accidents by snow avalanches in Switzerland with at least one fatality. The data set commences on 01/10/1936. After the completion of a hydrological year, the new data is added. The following information is provided: * avalanche identifier * date of the accident * accuracy of the date in range of days before and after * hydrological year (always from first of october to end of september) * canton * municipality * start zone point latitude * start zone point longitude * start zone point accuracy (in meters) * start zone point elevation (in meteres above sea level) * slope aspect (main orientation of start zone) * slope inclination (in degree, steepest point within start zone) * forecasted avalanche danger level 1 (first danger) * forecasted avalanche danger level 2 (second danger) * accident within the core zone (most dangerous aspect and elevation as mentioned in the forecast) * number of dead persons * number of caught persons * number of fully buried persons * activity/location of the accident party at the time of the incident
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27 | "notes": "**When using this data, please consider and adhere to the | 27 | "notes": "**When using this data, please consider and adhere to the | ||
28 | associated [Terms of | 28 | associated [Terms of | ||
t | 29 | and-products/data-and-monitoring/slf-data-service.html)**.\r\n\r\nThis | t | 29 | and-products/data-and-monitoring/slf-data-service.html)**.\n\nConsider |
30 | the newest version with the highest version number.\n\nThis data | ||||
30 | data collection contains information concerning all known accidents by | 31 | collection contains information concerning all known accidents by snow | ||
31 | snow avalanches in Switzerland with at least one fatality. The data | 32 | avalanches in Switzerland with at least one fatality. The data set | ||
32 | set commences on 01/10/1936. After the completion of a hydrological | 33 | commences on 01/10/1936. After the completion of a hydrological year, | ||
33 | year, the new data is added.\r\n\r\nThe following information is | 34 | the new data is added.\n\nThe following information is provided:\n\n * | ||
34 | provided:\r\n\r\n * avalanche identifier \r\n * date of the accident | 35 | avalanche identifier \n * date of the accident \n * accuracy of the | ||
35 | \r\n * accuracy of the date in range of days before and after \r\n * | 36 | date in range of days before and after \n * hydrological year (always | ||
36 | hydrological year (always from first of october to end of | 37 | from first of october to end of september)\n * canton \n * | ||
37 | september)\r\n * canton \r\n * municipality \r\n * start zone point | 38 | municipality \n * start zone point latitude\n * start zone point | ||
38 | latitude\r\n * start zone point longitude\r\n * start zone point | 39 | longitude\n * start zone point accuracy (in meters)\n * start zone | ||
39 | accuracy (in meters)\r\n * start zone point elevation (in meteres | 40 | point elevation (in meteres above sea level) \n * slope aspect (main | ||
40 | above sea level) \r\n * slope aspect (main orientation of start zone) | 41 | orientation of start zone) \n * slope inclination (in degree, | ||
41 | \r\n * slope inclination (in degree, steepest point within start zone) | 42 | steepest point within start zone) \n * forecasted avalanche danger | ||
42 | \r\n * forecasted avalanche danger level 1 (first danger) \r\n * | 43 | level 1 (first danger) \n * forecasted avalanche danger level 2 | ||
43 | forecasted avalanche danger level 2 (second danger)\r\n * accident | 44 | (second danger)\n * accident within the core zone (most dangerous | ||
44 | within the core zone (most dangerous aspect and elevation as mentioned | 45 | aspect and elevation as mentioned in the forecast) \n * number of dead | ||
45 | in the forecast) \r\n * number of dead persons \r\n * number of | 46 | persons \n * number of caught persons \n * number of fully buried | ||
46 | caught persons \r\n * number of fully buried persons \r\n * | ||||
47 | activity/location of the accident party at the time of the incident | 47 | persons \n * activity/location of the accident party at the time of | ||
48 | \r\n", | 48 | the incident \n", | ||
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50 | "num_tags": 5, | 50 | "num_tags": 5, | ||
51 | "organization": { | 51 | "organization": { | ||
52 | "approval_status": "approved", | 52 | "approval_status": "approved", | ||
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54 | "description": "This research unit investigates the formation and | 54 | "description": "This research unit investigates the formation and | ||
55 | dynamics of avalanches in order to improve the forecasting of when and | 55 | dynamics of avalanches in order to improve the forecasting of when and | ||
56 | where avalanche events are likely to occur and their effects. It | 56 | where avalanche events are likely to occur and their effects. It | ||
57 | engages in process modelling based on laboratory experiments and field | 57 | engages in process modelling based on laboratory experiments and field | ||
58 | investigations.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of the government, it also operates | 58 | investigations.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of the government, it also operates | ||
59 | the Swiss avalanche warning service. The avalanche bulletin provides | 59 | the Swiss avalanche warning service. The avalanche bulletin provides | ||
60 | information concerning the current avalanche situation and warns the | 60 | information concerning the current avalanche situation and warns the | ||
61 | public about the avalanche danger. The data underlying the service is | 61 | public about the avalanche danger. The data underlying the service is | ||
62 | delivered by an extensive network of observers and automatic measuring | 62 | delivered by an extensive network of observers and automatic measuring | ||
63 | stations. The avalanches and prevention unit develops warning and | 63 | stations. The avalanches and prevention unit develops warning and | ||
64 | information systems for public authorities and local emergency | 64 | information systems for public authorities and local emergency | ||
65 | services.\r\n\r\nAmong other key duties, the unit provides advice on | 65 | services.\r\n\r\nAmong other key duties, the unit provides advice on | ||
66 | practical aspects of avalanche protection, and develops methods for | 66 | practical aspects of avalanche protection, and develops methods for | ||
67 | the risk-based management of natural hazards. The latest research and | 67 | the risk-based management of natural hazards. The latest research and | ||
68 | development findings are continuously being translated into practice | 68 | development findings are continuously being translated into practice | ||
69 | and used in the unit's intensive teaching and training | 69 | and used in the unit's intensive teaching and training | ||
70 | activities.\r\n\r\nIt works closely together with other SLF research | 70 | activities.\r\n\r\nIt works closely together with other SLF research | ||
71 | units and partners in Switzerland and abroad. These include national | 71 | units and partners in Switzerland and abroad. These include national | ||
72 | and international research establishments, cantonal and federal | 72 | and international research establishments, cantonal and federal | ||
73 | authorities, as well as industry, associations, and agencies | 73 | authorities, as well as industry, associations, and agencies | ||
74 | responsible for public safety and tourism.", | 74 | responsible for public safety and tourism.", | ||
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87 | "publication_state": "published", | 87 | "publication_state": "published", | ||
88 | "related_datasets": | 88 | "related_datasets": | ||
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100 | "description": "This data collection contains information | 100 | "description": "This data collection contains information | ||
101 | concerning all known accidents by snow avalanches in Switzerland with | 101 | concerning all known accidents by snow avalanches in Switzerland with | ||
102 | at least one fatality. The data set commences on 01/10/1936. After the | 102 | at least one fatality. The data set commences on 01/10/1936. After the | ||
103 | completion of a hydrological year, the new data is added.\r\n\r\nThe | 103 | completion of a hydrological year, the new data is added.\r\n\r\nThe | ||
104 | following information is provided:\r\n* avalanche identifier\r\n* date | 104 | following information is provided:\r\n* avalanche identifier\r\n* date | ||
105 | of the accident\r\n* accuracy of the date in range of days before and | 105 | of the accident\r\n* accuracy of the date in range of days before and | ||
106 | after\r\n* hydrological year (always from first of october to end of | 106 | after\r\n* hydrological year (always from first of october to end of | ||
107 | september)\r\n* canton\r\n* municipality\r\n* start zone point | 107 | september)\r\n* canton\r\n* municipality\r\n* start zone point | ||
108 | latitude\r\n* start zone point longitude\r\n* start zone point | 108 | latitude\r\n* start zone point longitude\r\n* start zone point | ||
109 | accuracy (in meters)\r\n* start zone point elevation (in meteres above | 109 | accuracy (in meters)\r\n* start zone point elevation (in meteres above | ||
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111 | slope inclination (in degree, steepest point within start zone)\r\n* | 111 | slope inclination (in degree, steepest point within start zone)\r\n* | ||
112 | forecasted avalanche danger level 1 (first danger)\r\n* forecasted | 112 | forecasted avalanche danger level 1 (first danger)\r\n* forecasted | ||
113 | avalanche danger level 2 (second danger)\r\n* accident within the core | 113 | avalanche danger level 2 (second danger)\r\n* accident within the core | ||
114 | zone (most dangerous aspect and elevation as mentioned in the | 114 | zone (most dangerous aspect and elevation as mentioned in the | ||
115 | forecast)\r\n* number of dead persons\r\n* number of caught | 115 | forecast)\r\n* number of dead persons\r\n* number of caught | ||
116 | persons\r\n* number of fully buried persons\r\n* activity/location of | 116 | persons\r\n* number of fully buried persons\r\n* activity/location of | ||
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