in
avalanches. During this period, tremendous progress
has been made in minimising
the impact of avalanches. Acceptable risk
has been defined, and law and
regulations set about avalanche mitigation, prevention and fortification. In
many avalanche-prone towns and villages protection dams have
been built (e.g.
in Siglufjörður, see photo). These engineering solutions and the Early Warning
System
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