Removal of avalanche debris on road in Glacier National Park
Detailed Description
Snow removal operators work carefully to remove a large accumulation of avalanche debris on Going-to-the-Sun Road in Glacier National Park, Montana.
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Public Domain.
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Going-to-the-Sun Road Avalanche Forecasting Program
As the most popular attraction in Glacier National Park, Going-to-the-Sun Road (GTSR) traverses scenic alpine zones and crosses the Continental Divide. The Park closes a section of GTSR each winter due to inclement weather, heavy snowfall, and avalanche hazards. Annual spring opening of GTSR is a highly anticipated event for visitors, and the regional economy is strongly tied to the road’s...
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Going-to-the-Sun Road Avalanche Forecasting Program
As the most popular attraction in Glacier National Park, Going-to-the-Sun Road (GTSR) traverses scenic alpine zones and crosses the Continental Divide. The Park closes a section of GTSR each winter due to inclement weather, heavy snowfall, and avalanche hazards. Annual spring opening of GTSR is a highly anticipated event for visitors, and the regional economy is strongly tied to the road’s...
Examining Snow Avalanche Frequency and Magnitude
Snow avalanches pose substantial risks to human safety, commerce, and infrastructure in mountainous regions across the globe. Avalanches also act as drivers of important ecological change by creating and modifying habitat for flora and fauna. To better understand the dynamic processes of avalanches at multiple scales, the USGS Snow and Avalanche project uses a variety of methods to study avalanche...