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David McClung is a Professor Emeritus at the University of British Columbia, specializing in snow avalanche mechanics, avalanche dynamics engineering, and avalanche prediction forecasting. He obtained his Ph.D. from the University of Washington in 1974 and a Bachelor of Science from North Dakota State University. As an NSERC Industrial Research Chair in Snow Avalanche Science, he has led a research program focusing on avalanche forecasting and its interaction with forest cover, supported by NSERC, Forest Renewal BC, and Canadian Mountain Holidays. His teaching and publications reflect significant contributions to understanding the mechanisms and risks associated with snow avalanches, including various publications in reputable journals such as Natural Hazards and the Journal of Glaciology. His research includes risk analyses of dry snow slab avalanches, effects of triggering mechanisms, and probabilistic predictions related to avalanche penetration.
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