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Avalanches 24.11.2022
Finding the pulse of avalanches and volcanoes
Finding the pulse of avalanches and volcanoes

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

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Natural hazards 02.11.2022
New modules for natural hazard process simulations
New modules for natural hazard process simulations

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

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Mountain ecosystems 18.10.2022
Tundra plants reacting strongly to climate change
Tundra plants reacting strongly to climate change

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

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Avalanches, Natural hazards 04.10.2022
Automatically detecting avalanches in satellite images
Automatically detecting avalanches in satellite images

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

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18.11.2022
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New teaching content on avalanche prevention

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

Research
15.11.2022

17 goals for a better world

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

Institutional
07.11.2022

Climate conference in Sharm El-Sheikh

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

Courses
31.10.2022

Apply for the EGU Snow Science Winter School 2023

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

Institutional
28.10.2022

More space at the SLF

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

Institutional
10.10.2022

Inaugural lecture of the WSL Director on 17/10/2022

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

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