Field investigations and numerical modeling of the 28 May 2025 Blatten landslide suggest basal liquefaction and ice-related friction reduction could have contributed to its large mobility.
BETO – the Blatten Englacial Temperature Operation
This contribution presents a set of englacial temperature measurements conducted at Birchgletscher in the direct aftermaths of the Blatten event.
Understanding the role and impacts of non-academic actors’ involvement in natural hazard and disaster risk research: Insights from Nepal
This study examines how non-academic actors contribute to natural hazards and disaster risk research in Nepal, analyzing participation strategies, methodological challenges, and potential impacts.
Climate, not land-use, drives a recent acceleration of larch expansion at the forest-grassland ecotone in the southern French alps
This study investigates treeline shifts in the southern French Alps, showing how climate change accelerates tree establishment, reinforcing a dynamic initially triggered by historical land-use changes
Geospatial Solutions for Landslide Risk Assessment and Mitigation Strategy
This research uses GIS, RS, and multi-scale modeling for landslide risk assessment and promotes rainwater harvesting as a mitigation strategy to enhance slope stability and disaster resilience.
Thermal benefits of breeding inside rock cavities for high elevation songbirds
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
“Forest Fire Risk and Rural Out-Migration: A Case Study of the Himalayan Ganga Basin (HGB), Central Himalaya”
This study examines spatiotemporal forest fire trends, risk zones and identifies rural out-migration as a key driver of forest fire in the Himalayan Ganga Basin.
Reviving Mountain Ecology through Water Resource Management: Integrating Local Knowledge and Geospatial Tools for Resilience in the Himalayas.
This study integrates local knowledge and geospatial tools to address Himalayan water degradation, using watershed management and community-driven revival of Gad Ganga to propose a scalable framework.
Coming from the Cold (II): Addressing the Challenges of Remote Cryosphere Fieldwork in the Andes and Antarctica from a Gender Perspective
We analyze gendered challenges in Andean and Antarctic fieldwork, highlighting key barriers and contributing to broader discussions on equity, diversity, and inclusion in cryosphere research.
Life Cycle Assessment of Century-Old Eco-DRR Strategies in Los Arañones Forest for Protecting Canfranc Railway Station from Natural Hazards
This study analyzes a century-old Eco-DRR strategy in Los Arañones, assessing its effectiveness in protecting Canfranc Railway Station from avalanches and floods while highlighting maintenance challen