Hazard assessment investigations due to recent changes in Triftgletscher, Bernese Alps, Switzerland

The details and the consequences of the recent retreat of Triftgletscher (Gadmertal, Bernese Alps, Switzerland) have been investigated. Geodetic volume changes indicate a strong decrease since 1929 while the position of the terminus remained practically unchanged until 1990. The role played by calvi...

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Main Authors: P. Dalban Canassy, A. Bauder, M. Dost, R. Fäh, M. Funk, S. Margreth, B. Müller, S. Sugiyama
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2011-08-01
Series:Natural Hazards and Earth System Sciences
Online Access:http://www.nat-hazards-earth-syst-sci.net/11/2149/2011/nhess-11-2149-2011.pdf