Berner, Heinz2020-04-212020-04-211977-07https://hdl.handle.net/11299/212436A Plan B Paper submitted to the faculty of the Graduate School of the University of Minnesota by Heinz Berner as a Requirement for the Degree Master of Science, July 1977.The content of this paper summarizes the principles of glacial processes and some aspects of mass movement in mountain regions such as the Alps. Especially avalanche formation and protective measures as practiced in Switzerland shall be discussed. The purpose of this report is to review some surficial geologic processes in high-relief terrain and see how they affect human developments and activities. It is thus, too, a practical exercise in environmental geology, particularly as it relates to land use planning. Furthermore, it is a library research paper required for graduation.enPlan Bs (project-based master's degrees)Department of Earth and Environmental SciencesUniversity of Minnesota DuluthMaster of ScienceMaster of Science in GeologyScholarly Text or Essay