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Existing fibre optic telecoms cables could be used to monitor avalanches in the field.

Starting this winter, the SLF avalanche bulletin is stating whether the danger is towards the low end, in the middle or at the top end of the reported level.

The SLF is investigating the destructive pulsating flows in powder avalanches. This work will also benefit research into volcanoes.

Mountain/tour guides and skiing instructors learnt about the latest avalanche prevention tools and methods at the Avalanches Forum.

The Sustainable Development Goals are intended to lead into a sustainable future. Read what WSL is contributing in the new DIAGONAL magazine.

WSL has long been researching the effects of climate change and seeking solutions to mitigate them. More in our «Focus» tab.

The SLF's RAMMS research group develops new modules for an established software package simulating natural hazard processes.

Learn more about modern techniques for measuring snow in the field and in the laboratory. Apply by November 15.

Official opening of new SLF workshop and office building creates more room for research.

A global 30-year experiment reveals that vegetation is changing substantially in both Arctic and alpine tundra ecosystems.

Beate Jessel will hold her inaugural lecture at the ETH Zurich on the topic "Ecosystem restoration - from global challenge to local implementation".

SLF researchers have developed a method for automatically and reliably mapping avalanches in satellite images.

2022 was a disastrous year for Swiss glaciers: all ice melt records were smashed.

Around 150 snow researchers are taking part in the international scientific conference on snow in Davos this week.

The SLF's Risk and Resilience research group is developing software tools to better assess the risk of natural hazards.

Snow researcher Ruzica Dadic is spending a year as a fellow at the SLF. In this blog she charts the pitfalls faced by her and her family.

SLF researcher Anne Kempel explains in the video how she wants to find out in a worldwide project.

After almost thirty years, the acclaimed forest researcher is leaving the WSL and thus stepping down from the Directorate.

From the 6th to 10th February 2023 SLF will be holding another International Advanced Training Course on Snow and Avalanches in English.

The SLF's Mountain Ecosystems research group investigates how climate change and changes in land use are affecting mountain habitats.