A few examples of why process-based baseline studies are essential to archaeological investigations in mountain systems
Evaluating compound and cascading flood risks in a montane setting of the Northeastern U.S.A.
We evaluate key drivers of flood damages in a mountainous setting of the Northeast USA.
Mountain bird communities in the temperate andes: risk and resilience
Mountain birds increase habitat specialization at higher elevations in temperate Andes. Alpine birds showed the highest climate vulnerability and lowest functional resilience, relying on rock cavities
Highlands on Islands: An exploratory analysis of the specific needs and characteristics of sustainable development in mountainous islands
This paper considers approaches to sustainable development in island and mountainous settings in order to understand the ways in which to design appropriate interventions in mountainous islands.
Reconstructing Archaeological Contexts in Alpine Environments: The Critical Role of Microarchaeological Methods
Microarchaeological methods, including micromorphology and µXRF, clarify site formation and past human activities across diverse archaeological contexts and temporal settings.
Spatialising international and multilateral environmental agreements across the world’s mountains
A spatial analysis of 1,400+ treaties reveals few mountain-specific instruments but many mountain-relevant, highlighting gaps and opportunities for mountain governance.
Hydrological conditions in a remote mountainous region of Mongolia – towards a better understanding by combining different approaches
Knowledge of the hydrology and water availability of a remote mountain region in Mongolia was improved through a combination of different methods
Influence of Water Content in Debris and Mud Flows on Superelevation: Two-Phase SPH-DEM Modelling
Mountain-top bird species face extreme conditions, shaping breeding site selection. We monitored alpine nests in temperate Andes. Rock cavities buffer temperatures, potentially enhancing breeding success and adaptation to harsh weather
Linking Basin Hydrology to Local Water Security in a Transboundary Glacierized Himalayan River Basin
We link the model outputs of basin hydrology to local water security using household surveys to understand the impacts of changes in large scale basin hydrology on downstream villages.
Assessing the economic value of mountain forests as nature-based solutions for risk reduction against snow avalanches and rockfall
Our framework quantifies the economic value of protective forests in mitigating snow avalanche and rockfall risks, supporting risk-based decision-making and sustainable forest management