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World

TRAGEDY

Austrian avalanches claim eight lives, including four from Sweden

The Nomad Today/dpa 2/5/22

According to the Austrian avalanche warning system, there is considerable danger in many areas of the mountains, rated third in a five-level risk scale

World

Mysterious 1959 Russian mountain tragedy blamed on avalanche

The Nomad Today 7/13/20

The incident on Dyatlov Pass in February 1959 triggered wild rumours and conspiracy theories, including that aliens, ritual murder or a secret rocket test could have caused the deaths.

Finland

Avalanche warnings in Lapland

The Nomad Today 2/23/20

People from Central Finland will enjoy their winter vacation this week. Authorities listed six mountainous areas where human-triggered avalanches are probable.