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This month in AvaFrame - June 2026 edition

Dense flow module improvements, com9 integrated compilation, parallel simulation runs with time-dependent release, analysis tool extensions, and Voellmy friction rasters.

AvaFrame Version 2.1

AvaFrame 2.1: build-on-release for com9MoTVoellmy, com1DFA particle property selection, com4FlowPy per-cell output, and various fixes

This month in AvaFrame - May 2026 edition

AvaFrame 2.0 released with breaking changes, first 2.1 release candidates, com5/com1DFA fixes, time-dependent release, selective particle output, and MoT-Voellmy updates.

AvaFrame Version 2.0

AvaFrame 2.0: simulation naming changes, expert configuration, new OpenNHM QGis Connector, and breaking changes

This month in AvaFrame and DebrisFrame - April 2026 edition

AvaFrame 2.0 preview, hillshade contrast, snow slide detrainment, remeshing NaN fix, and more.

This month in AvaFrame - March 2026 edition

Rheological model improvements for Herschel-Bulkley and Bingham models, restructured usage documentation, and QGis compatibility fixes. Read more...

AvaFrame and OpenNHM QGIS Connector now available for QGIS 4.0

Early adopter instructions for running AvaFrame with QGIS 4.0 using the new OpenNHM QGIS Connector.

This month in AvaFrame - February 2026 edition

Multi-layer result support across AIMEC, statistics, and probability analysis. Expert configuration override folders. DebrisFrame improvements for time dependent release and topography plotting. Read more...

This month in AvaFrame - January 2026 edition

Module name added to simulation names for multi-module workflows. Time dependent release improvements for DebrisFrame. AIMEC coordinate system validation and build system updates. Read more...

This month in AvaFrame - December 2025 edition

Timestep export control and time information tracking in com1DFA. GitHub repository migration to OpenNHM organization. Documentation corrections and raster input improvements. Read more...