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.
Granular flow modelling of the May 2025 Blatten, Switzerland Ice–Rock Avalanche
We performed post-analysis on the Blatten event by constraining numerical modeling results with the force-time function inverted from remote seismic stations as well as the DEM analysis on the final deposits.
Hard-bed physics framework and transient friction applied to the Birch glacier collapse: analysis of the detachment mechanisms.
On May 28, 2025, Birch Glacier collapsed due to rock overload, triggering a devastating avalanche. Elmer/Ice simulations reveal stress redistribution and detachment mechanisms leading to catastrophic glacier failure.
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.
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.
Monsoonal precipitation on steep vegetated slopes: an opportunity for simplified hydrologic modeling in some upland catchments
Upland catchments with monsoonal precipitation patterns and steep vegetated terrain can create opportunities for simplified hydrologic modeling approaches, improving analysis for water management.
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.
First insights from the second HinterEisFerner EXperiment: advancing our understanding of the glacier microclimate in the valley context
The second HinterEisFerner EXperiment (HEFEX II) yielded unprecedented observations of the glacier boundary layer.
Energy Balance Modeling of Albedo Evolution and Mass Balance on Gulkana Glacier, AK
A new energy balance model was developed with physical albedo modeling. Validation and calibration were performed on Gulkana Glacier with the goal of applying the model on the regional scale.
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