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...
Main Authors: | P. Dalban Canassy, A. Bauder, M. Dost, R. Fäh, M. Funk, S. Margreth, B. Müller, S. Sugiyama |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Copernicus Publications
2011-08-01
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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 |
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