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Natural hazards 16.06.2021
Little damage from floods and landslides in 2020
Little damage from floods and landslides in 2020

Most of the damage resulted from floods triggered by thunderstorms or persistent rain, with the Lucerne region and Ticino being particularly affected.…

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After heavy rainfall (>400 mm) on 3 October 2020, approximately 2,000 m3 of rock and earth became destablised at Camedo (canton of Ticino) on 7 October, blocking the transit road through Centovalli.
 
Natural hazards, Permafrost 10.06.2021
Chamoli disaster could happen again
Chamoli disaster could happen again

Researchers at WSL, SLF, ETH and the University of Zurich collaborated on the analysis of the devastating flood wave in the Indian Himalayas.

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Institutional 04.06.2021
Beate Jessel appointed as new WSL Director
Beate Jessel appointed as new WSL Director

The Swiss Federal Council has appointed Professor Beate Jessel as the new Director of WSL. She will take up her post on 1 September 2021.

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Mountain ecosystems 01.06.2021
More natural disturbances in spruce forests
More natural disturbances in spruce forests

A recent study has found that younger spruce forests are more susceptible to natural disturbances than those that already existed before 1880.

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Institutional
14.06.2021

Read now: "Keeping the forest and people healthy"

Nature against stress, medicine from the cold and the forest facing new challenges: The new issue of DIAGONAL is all about health.

 

Research
28.05.2021

Untapped solar and wind potential in Swiss mountains

A new study of Scientists at EPFL and SLF shows how renewable energy can ensure optimal CO2 neutrality and energy independence.

Snow and avalanches
26.04.2021

Data-based definitions of avalanche danger levels

The description of the danger levels leaves room for interpretation for avalanche forecasters. A data-based approach helps to provide more clarity.

Research
20.04.2021

Using satellite signals to measure the amount of water stored in snow

Researchers are testing a new method of measuring snow properties, using sensors for navigation satellite systems.

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09.04.2021

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Research
01.04.2021
Under the Rhone Glacier cover, around four metres' less ice melted in one year than in the uncovered area in the foreground. (photo: Matthias Huss)

Covering glacier ice: effective but expensive

Placing white tarpaulins over glaciers temporarily reduces ice melt, but because of the costs this is only viable for small areas.

 

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