Avalanches are not easily predictable and often enough can produce destructive results. Avalanche cartography deals with the causes and consequences of such incidents and tries to depict them in a variety of ways.
Avalanche hazard maps incorporate mainly large-scale topographic elements with thematic features. In such maps, both direct and indirect aspects of avalanches are considered according to aerial photo interpretation and field surveys.
Avalanches become a “risk” when people or physical assets are situated within the reach of the “dangeros process”. Avalanche risk maps show the vulnerability of all values in avalanche hazard areas.
