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Avalanche Risk in Northern Causcasus

Three Russian border guards have been hit by an avalanche in the northern Caucasus mountains killing two. The men were clearing a mountain road with the aid of a tractor when the avalanche struck. A search was organised by the frontier guards based at Vladikavkaz.and other military units belonging to the northern Osseta emergency response units. They were assisted by local police and inhabitants. The weather conditions prevented planes and helicopters from reaching the zone.


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The snow depth in the region is currently between 1 and 1.5 meters. During the last 24 hours 20 avalanches have been recorded in the region controlled by the border guards. Some units have been isolated from their bases by the slides. The avalanche danger continues in the region.

posted by davidof @ 12:58 PM