Abstract

they can strike unexpectedly and violently. The catastrophe at Val d'lsere, where in 1970 thirty-nine people were killed while having break­ fast in a seemingly safe building, is a typical example. Similar or worse disasters have occurred during this century in other countries. The development of ski resorts brings more and more people into contact with the mountain environment and its inherent dangers, creating a need for new roads and better road protection.

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