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Blockgletscher oberhalb der Alp Flix. Der Blockgletscher selbst sieht aus wie eine Geröllhalde. Allerdings wird das Gestein durch die Vergletscherung so befestigt, dass die Neigungswinkel viel steiler sind als bei lockerem, frei liegendem Geröll. Der grau-beige Blockgletscher ist links und rechts von grünen Hängen eingerahmt.

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Mission

"The CERC research centre develops practical solutions for relevant problems of mountain regions caused by climate change, extreme events and natural hazards. As a research-, knowledge- and implementation hub, CERC links top international research with regional knowledge so that mountain regions remain safe and valuable habitats in the future."

 

News

 
15.05.2023

Rockfalls, rockslides and more: FAQ and dossier

Our experts answer the most frequently asked questions about mountain hazards.

23.03.2023

Lack of snow in winter 2022/23: FAQ

Our experts answer the 11 most frequently asked questions about the lack of snow and its impacts.

15.03.2023

“I was really stubborn.”

Johan Gaume, head of the Chair of alpine mass movements at SLF, speaks about his research.

15.03.2023

"Using creative methods to look for solutions"

Manuela Brunner, head of the Hydrology & Climate Impacts in Mountain Regions research group at the SLF, discusses her research.

 

Main research topics

Weather and climate extremes in mountain regions

We study the effects of climate change on water resources and extreme events in mountain areas.

 

Permafrost

We study and document changes in permafrost in order to identify future developments at an early stage and thus prevent risks and hazards.

 

Remote sensing, early detection and early warning

Remote sensing methods like radar, photogrammetry or laser scanning are becoming increasingly important in natural-hazard research.

 

Alpine mass movements

We research on the formation, movement and deposition processes of avalanches, landslides, debris flows and rockfall and simulate them with physical...

Mountain ecosystems and protection forests

We study the transformation of mountain ecosystems as a result of climate change, land use change and natural disturbances.

 

Risk management, risk communication and resilience

We develop risk-based and practical methods that help dealing with the risks of natural hazards.