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Chapter V <br /> An extensive study of the configurations, geotechnical conditions and avalanche <br /> danger of the roads has been completed and is included in App. V-E-2. <br /> As noted in the study, the danger of eroding fill is significant: <br /> • Avalanches are a natural phenomenon in the area and the development of the haul <br /> roads or mine benches has not increased the avalanche danger. Haul roads or <br /> mine benches act as artificial barriers to individidual avalanche paths and reduce <br /> their energy. They are thus beneficial in reducing the avalanche hazard. <br /> Avalanches contribute to increased erosion of such fills. <br /> 22(b) <br />