Mountain regions are vulnerable due to climate,natural hazards and settlement expansion. Solutions for civil society against natural hazards & natural resources management are analysed in catchments
Rockfall Hazard Assessment and Propagation Modeling: A Comparative Study of Static Block Remobilization in Manikaran, NW Himalaya, India
Manikaran, NW Himalaya, experiences frequent rockfalls, including a deadly 2015 event. A novel rockfall propagation model simulates this hazard by considering the impact of pre-fragmented rock mass.
Radar-based Detection of Water films for Gliding Snow – A laboratory Approach
Radar-Measurements offers the possibility to detect the water film between the snowcover and the soil. Lab testing and machine learning define the necessary parameters for the water film detection.
Developing a Multimodal Approach for Multi-Hazard Monitoring in the Nepal Himalaya
Our presentation reviews findings from the Stimson Center’s ongoing work to build multimodal systems for multi-hazard monitoring in the Nepal Himalayas, 2023-2025.
Advancing risk management in winter outdoor recreation and tourism through long-term visitor and avalanche hazard monitoring – a case study of the Tatra Mountains, Poland
Our study aims to advance risk management in winter nature-based mountain recreation and tourism through long-term visitor and avalanche hazard monitoring.
Application of remote sensing data for assessing high mountain vegetation condition along tourist trails.
Tourism threatens alpine vegetation. This study used multi-platform remote sensing to assess trampling impact. Key indices and spectral data identified degraded areas, aiding conservation efforts.
Sustainable Land Use Strategies for Disaster Risk Reduction in Himachal Pradesh
The IHR region is vital for climate, ecology, and economy but faces multiple hazards.This interdisciplinary study assesses land use policies and LULC in Himachal Pradesh, linking them to disaster risk
Drought, snowmelt, and vegetation stress in the Pyrenees: insights from ecohydrological modeling
An ecohydrological modeling approach to assess drought-driven changes in snow dynamics and vegetation stress in the Pyrenees, with implications for mountain ecosystems and downstream water resources.
Impacts and Downstream Propagation of Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs) in Afghanistan: A Case Study of the 2018 and 2021 Outbursts in Peshghor, Panjshir valley
GLOFs in Afghanistan’s Hindukush region, caused severe socio-economic impacts. This study evaluates triggers and downstream impacts, highlighting early warning systems and community resilience.
Identifying slow-moving landslides and slope instabilities in glacier surroundings using InSAR time series analysis
InSAR time series analysis of Sentinel-1 data is used to detect landslides in glacier surroundings. The results are assessed in relation to glacier retreat and affected alpine hiking infrastructure.