Survival probability in a avalanche ( Überlebenswahrscheinlichkeit in einer Lawine  Overlevelse sandsynlighed in en lavine )
The likelihood of survival in an avalanche is within the first 15 minutes are relatively high (90%).
Around 10% dies immediately because of the mechanical forces applied to the body during the time in the avalanche.
After 15 minutes the chance of survival falls dramatically
since no rescue team can be onsite and dig you within 15 minutes it is very important that you can find and dig your mates out your self.
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