Russian Journal of Earth Sciences Russian Journal of Earth Sciences Russian Journal of Earth Sciences 1681-1208 106643 10.2205/2025ES001073 bnwfqk Special Issue: “Advances in Environmental Studies, from the VIII International Scientific and Practical Conference ‘Fundamental and Applied Aspects of Geology, Geophysics and Geoecology Using Modern Information Technologies’ ” Special Issue: “Advances in Environmental Studies, from the VIII International Scientific and Practical Conference ‘Fundamental and Applied Aspects of Geology, Geophysics and Geoecology Using Modern Information Technologies’ ” Special Issue: “Advances in Environmental Studies, from the VIII International Scientific and Practical Conference ‘Fundamental and Applied Aspects of Geology, Geophysics and Geoecology Using Modern Information Technologies’ ” Distribution of Avalanche Foci Across the Territory of the All-Season Tourist and Recreational Complex Elbrus Distribution of Avalanche Foci Across the Territory of the All-Season Tourist and Recreational Complex Elbrus https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7901-3063 Аджиев А. Х. Adzhiev A. Kh. https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7313-4489 Кондратьева Наталья Владимировна Kondratyeva Natalia Vladimirovna https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0180-3759 Керефова З. М. Kerefova Z. M. Высокогорный геофизический институт Россия High Mountain Geophysical Institute Russian Federation Высокогорный геофизический институт Нальчик Россия High-Mountain Geophysical Institute of Roshydromet Nalchik Russian Federation Высокогорный геофизический институт Россия High Mountain Geophysical Institute Russian Federation 10 12 2025 10 12 2025 25 6 ES6004 10 09 2025 10 11 2025 https://rjes.ru/en/nauka/article/106643/view

The article presents the results of a study on the distribution of avalanche centers on the territory of the Elbrus all-season tourist and recreational complex (ATRC). The constructed maps of the surface slopes of the study area with the boundaries of the identified avalanche catchments are provided. In the work, all areas with a steepness from 25° to 60°, which are included in the boundaries of the avalanche catchments, were considered as probable zones of avalanche origin.

The article presents the results of a study on the distribution of avalanche centers on the territory of the Elbrus all-season tourist and recreational complex (ATRC). The constructed maps of the surface slopes of the study area with the boundaries of the identified avalanche catchments are provided. In the work, all areas with a steepness from 25° to 60°, which are included in the boundaries of the avalanche catchments, were considered as probable zones of avalanche origin.

 Avalanches resort area slope map avalanche catchment slope cable car Avalanches resort area slope map avalanche catchment slope cable car The work was supported by a grant from the Russian Science Foundation (Agreement No. 23-17-20001). The work was supported by a grant from the Russian Science Foundation (Agreement No. 23-17-20001).

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