ESTIMATING FOEHN DYNAMICS FROM TRAIN AND CABLE CAR ACCIDENTS

摘要

Two foehn-related accidents are described: A narrow gauge train was blown from the track and overturned, and a chairlift derailed and ultimately dropped to the ground. The first incident occurred during a strong foehn storm, the second during a moderate foehn. It must be assumed that - particularly in the second case - gustiness played a dominant role.