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McClung, D. M., Schweizer, Jürg (1999) Skier triggering, snow temperatures and the stability index for dry-slab avalanche initiation. Journal of Glaciology, 45 (150). 190-200 doi:10.3189/s0022143000001696

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TitleSkier triggering, snow temperatures and the stability index for dry-slab avalanche initiation
JournalJournal of Glaciology
AuthorsMcClung, D. M.Author
Schweizer, JürgAuthor
Year1999Volume45
Issue150
PublisherCambridge University Press (CUP)
DOIdoi:10.3189/s0022143000001696Search in ResearchGate
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Full ReferenceMcClung, D. M., Schweizer, Jürg (1999) Skier triggering, snow temperatures and the stability index for dry-slab avalanche initiation. Journal of Glaciology, 45 (150). 190-200 doi:10.3189/s0022143000001696
Plain TextMcClung, D. M., Schweizer, Jürg (1999) Skier triggering, snow temperatures and the stability index for dry-slab avalanche initiation. Journal of Glaciology, 45 (150). 190-200 doi:10.3189/s0022143000001696
In(1999) Journal of Glaciology Vol. 45 (150) Cambridge University Press (CUP)

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