Format:
97 S.
,
Ill., graph. Darst., Kt.
ISBN:
0582300657
Series Statement:
Topics in applied geography
Content:
Describes how glacier fluctuations due to climatic changes as well as glacier floods and ice avalanches have interfered with human activity throughout history. A case-study of glacier fluctuations in the Swiss conton of Valais is used to emphasize the need for improved hazard prediction and accident prevention techniques.
Language:
English
Subjects:
Geography
Keywords:
Gletscher
;
Gefahr