Case Study Flashcards
1
Q
What does mer de glacé mean?
A
Sea of ice
2
Q
The ice moves within the glacier at a speed of…
A
70 metres a year
3
Q
It is fed by fields at an altitude of…
A
4000m
4
Q
Where was the avalanche?
A
Galtür, Austria
5
Q
When was the avalanche?
A
23rd feb 1999
6
Q
What happened in the avalanche?
A
Struck at 4pm January was mild so had a melt crust on top. 4m of snow in a number of days Grew to 300,000 tons of snow Travelling at 300km when it hit galtür.
7
Q
How many people were killed?
A
31
8
Q
Results?
A
Buildings destroyed 31 ppl killed Village was cut off from help 20 ppl dug out Estimated 25-30 ppl were still trapped at night
