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View article: Rock glacier velocity monitored by annual in-situ geodetic surveys: Long-term challenges, solutions and suggestions
Rock glacier velocity monitored by annual in-situ geodetic surveys: Long-term challenges, solutions and suggestions Open
View article: The application of the show mine assessment model on underground mining heritage and mine tourism in Switzerland
The application of the show mine assessment model on underground mining heritage and mine tourism in Switzerland Open
This study provides a comprehensive assessment of underground mining heritage and mine tourism in Switzerland, highlighting the significance of mines not only as sources of valuable natural resources but also as integral parts of geologica…
View article: Corrigendum: Acceleration and interannual variability of creep rates in mountain permafrost landforms (rock glacier velocities) in the European Alps in 1995–2022 (2024 Environ. Res. Lett. 19 034022)
Corrigendum: Acceleration and interannual variability of creep rates in mountain permafrost landforms (rock glacier velocities) in the European Alps in 1995–2022 (2024 Environ. Res. Lett. 19 034022) Open
This is a correction for Kellerer-Pirklbauer et al (2024 Environ. Res. Lett. 19 034022).
View article: Factors controlling the water quality of rock glacier springs in European and American mountain ranges
Factors controlling the water quality of rock glacier springs in European and American mountain ranges Open
Rock glaciers (RGs) provide significant water resources in mountain areas under climate change. Recent research has highlighted high concentrations of solutes including trace elements in RG-fed waters, with negative implications on water q…
View article: A database integrating the electrical resistivity data of Switzerland for mountain permafrost spatio-temporal characterisation
A database integrating the electrical resistivity data of Switzerland for mountain permafrost spatio-temporal characterisation Open
In permafrost research, geoelectrical surveys are increasingly used to detect the presence and extent of permafrost and to characterise the stratigraphy and material composition of permanently frozen terrain. When repeated, the resulting t…
View article: Morphodynamics of three active rock glaciers and its influence on spring hydrochemistry in the Swiss Alps
Morphodynamics of three active rock glaciers and its influence on spring hydrochemistry in the Swiss Alps Open
In the current context of climate change, intact rock glaciers represent potentially important water resources in high mountain regions, regarding the storage of both liquid and solid water. In particular, water stored in ground ice could …
View article: Acceleration and interannual variability of creep rates in mountain permafrost landforms (rock glacier velocities) in the European Alps in 1995–2022
Acceleration and interannual variability of creep rates in mountain permafrost landforms (rock glacier velocities) in the European Alps in 1995–2022 Open
Cryospheric long-term timeseries get increasingly important. To document climate-related effects on long-term viscous creep of ice-rich mountain permafrost, we investigated timeseries (1995–2022) of geodetically-derived Rock Glacier Veloci…
View article: Factors Controlling the Water Quality of Rock Glacier Springs in European and American Mountain Ranges
Factors Controlling the Water Quality of Rock Glacier Springs in European and American Mountain Ranges Open
View article: The Standing Stone of Velmaio (Varese, North-Western Lombardy, Italy). From an Erratic Boulder to a Megalith?
The Standing Stone of Velmaio (Varese, North-Western Lombardy, Italy). From an Erratic Boulder to a Megalith? Open
A standing stone was found near Velmaio (Italy), on the valley floor of the Torrente Bévera. The analysis of its morphology and of traces on its surface on all faces showed that the block is not in an original position but was placed later…
View article: Lake Maggiore: geomorphological genesis, lake-level evolution, and present and future ecosystems importance
Lake Maggiore: geomorphological genesis, lake-level evolution, and present and future ecosystems importance Open
Lake Maggiore, the second deeper and larger south alpine lake, was selected as a model system to detect the potential damages on water resources, biodiversity and ecosystem health caused by different water levels during the lake-level regu…
View article: AMALPI trek: a geocultural trail from Maloja to St. Gotthard to increase the awareness of natural hazard in mountain settings
AMALPI trek: a geocultural trail from Maloja to St. Gotthard to increase the awareness of natural hazard in mountain settings Open
The historical evolution of a territory is usually related to its geological features and geomorphological dynamics. Floods and slope instabilities modify the landscape impacting on human life. The perception of the value of natural resour…
View article: Investigating the origin of solutes in rock glacier springs in the Swiss Alps: A conceptual model
Investigating the origin of solutes in rock glacier springs in the Swiss Alps: A conceptual model Open
In the current context of climate change, rock glaciers represent potentially important water resources due to the melting of ice they contain and/or their role as high mountain water reservoirs. However, the hydrology of these high-altitu…
View article: In situ observations of the Swiss periglacial environment using GNSS instruments
In situ observations of the Swiss periglacial environment using GNSS instruments Open
Monitoring of the periglacial environment is relevant for many disciplines including glaciology, natural hazard management, geomorphology, and geodesy. Since October 2022, Rock Glacier Velocity (RGV) is a new Essential Climate Variable (EC…
View article: Water origin and quality of rock glacier springs. Case studies in the Swiss Alps.
Water origin and quality of rock glacier springs. Case studies in the Swiss Alps. Open
<p>While the knowledge of the dynamics and internal structure of rock glaciers is well developed, a lack of understanding of their hydrological functioning is observed in the scientific literature. In particular, the origin and the q…
View article: Evolution of fluvial environments and history of human settlements on the Ticino river alluvial plain (Southern Switzerland)
Evolution of fluvial environments and history of human settlements on the Ticino river alluvial plain (Southern Switzerland) Open
<p>Understanding the past river dynamics, their relationship with the climate oscillations, and their impact on humans as a resource and/or natural risk, is very crucial. In recent times many studies were carried out to determine the…
View article: Timing of deglaciation and Late Glacial and Holocene infilling of the Ticino valley between Biasca and Lago Maggiore (Southern Switzerland)
Timing of deglaciation and Late Glacial and Holocene infilling of the Ticino valley between Biasca and Lago Maggiore (Southern Switzerland) Open
<p>The definition of the timing of infilling and environmental evolution of Alpine valleys is essential in the knowledge of the mountain geomorphological systems response to the climate oscillations after the Last Glacial Maximum. Th…
View article: Schmidt hammer exposure-age dating of the debris accumulation of three large rock slope failures in the Southern Swiss Alps
Schmidt hammer exposure-age dating of the debris accumulation of three large rock slope failures in the Southern Swiss Alps Open
<p>The occurrence of large rock slope failures in an Alpine environment is influenced not only by morpho-structural and lithological characteristics of slopes, but also by the regional glacial history. The latter plays a significant …
View article: Long-term development and decoupled kinematics of two adjacent rock glaciers in the Swiss Alps
Long-term development and decoupled kinematics of two adjacent rock glaciers in the Swiss Alps Open
<p>Rock glaciers are key landforms of the Alpine periglacial environment that transfer large amounts of debris. To improve our knowledge of the variation in permafrost creep rates over the Holocene, we combined data on current surfac…
View article: Investigation of rock slope failure processes in the Southern Swiss Alps&#160;
Investigation of rock slope failure processes in the Southern Swiss Alps  Open
<p>The evolution of rockslide processes towards failure events depends on the combination of geological and geomorphological properties, structural setting, and the glacial history of each site. The identification and analysis of the…
View article: The 1513 Monte Crenone rock avalanche: numerical model and geomorphological analysis
The 1513 Monte Crenone rock avalanche: numerical model and geomorphological analysis Open
As a contribution to the knowledge of historical rockslides, this research focuses on the historical reconstruction, field mapping, and simulation of the expansion, through numerical modelling, of the 30 September 1513 Monte Crenone rock a…
View article: Evolution of fluvial environments and history of human settlements on the Ticino river alluvial plain
Evolution of fluvial environments and history of human settlements on the Ticino river alluvial plain Open
The present contribution aims to provide better knowledge on the evolution of the fluvial environments of the Ticino river alluvial plain, highlighting the complex interaction of the Ticino river and its lateral tributaries with the human …
View article: Schmidt hammer exposure-age dating of periglacial and glacial landforms in the Southern Swiss Alps based on &lt;i&gt;R&lt;/i&gt;-value calibration using historical data
Schmidt hammer exposure-age dating of periglacial and glacial landforms in the Southern Swiss Alps based on <i>R</i>-value calibration using historical data Open
As a contribution to the palaeoenvironmental history reconstruction of the Alpine periglacial domain, this study focuses on the Schmidt hammer exposure-age dating (SHD) of (peri-)glacial landforms using rebound-value (R-value) calibrations…
View article: Geochemical and metagenomics study of a metal-rich, green-turquoise-coloured stream in the southern Swiss Alps
Geochemical and metagenomics study of a metal-rich, green-turquoise-coloured stream in the southern Swiss Alps Open
The Swiss Alpine environments are poorly described from a microbiological perspective. Near the Greina plateau in the Camadra valley in Ticino (southern Swiss Alps), a green-turquoise-coloured water spring streams off the mountain cliffs. …
View article: Civil protection in Switzerland and emergency planning instruments and cultural heritage safeguarding
Civil protection in Switzerland and emergency planning instruments and cultural heritage safeguarding Open
An investigation aimed at making a critical comparison of the Emergency Planning regulations in the Alps (roles, responsibilities, involved bodies and subjects), with a in depth analysis of the different schemes applied by competent author…
View article: Report on the application of the tool for assets evaluation in the Museo Valle di Blenio and prioritization of interventions
Report on the application of the tool for assets evaluation in the Museo Valle di Blenio and prioritization of interventions Open
Report on the application of the tool for assets evaluation in the Museo Valle di Blenio and prioritization of interventions The application of a tool for assets evaluation focussed on the Museo Valle di Blenio, an historical and ethnograp…
View article: Le "Valli di Blenio" nelle Alpi
Le "Valli di Blenio" nelle Alpi Open
Questo dossier inaugura una serie di contributi tematici legati alla rassegna temporanea 50 di voce 50 di blenio dedicata agli ultimi 50 anni di storia della Valle di Blenio raccontanti dal suo mensile, aperta al pubblico l’11 giugno 2020.…
View article: Petrophysical Joint Inversion Applied to Alpine Permafrost Field Sites to Image Subsurface Ice, Water, Air, and Rock Contents
Petrophysical Joint Inversion Applied to Alpine Permafrost Field Sites to Image Subsurface Ice, Water, Air, and Rock Contents Open
Quantification of ground ice is crucial for understanding permafrost systems and modeling their ongoing degradation. The volumetric ice content is however rarely estimated in permafrost studies, as it is particularly difficult to retrieve.…
View article: The 1513 Monte Crenone Rock Avalanche. Numerical model and geomorphological analysis
The 1513 Monte Crenone Rock Avalanche. Numerical model and geomorphological analysis Open
<p>The Monte Crenone rock avalanche of 30 September 1513 is one of the most catastrophic natural events in Switzerland and throughout the Alps. The enormous mass of rock that broke away from the western slope of Pizzo Magn or Monte C…
View article: Ritrovamento di un tronco di quercia subfossile (5755-5640 cal BP) nel quadro della rivitalizzazione del fiume Ticino in Riviera : cronaca e prime annotazioni
Ritrovamento di un tronco di quercia subfossile (5755-5640 cal BP) nel quadro della rivitalizzazione del fiume Ticino in Riviera : cronaca e prime annotazioni Open
Sono riportate le analisi e le osservazioni effettuate su di un tronco di quercia subfossile ritrovato a Cresciano lungo il fiume Ticino nel 2016. Il tronco è riemerso dai depositi alluvionali grazie alla riattivazione della dinamica fluvi…
View article: Assessing the impact of ground ice degradation on high mountain lake environments (Lago Nero catchment, Swiss Alps)
Assessing the impact of ground ice degradation on high mountain lake environments (Lago Nero catchment, Swiss Alps) Open