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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."

 

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30.06.2022

Gaining a better understanding of unstable slopes

A new analysis method gives a more detailed picture of unstable mountainsides, enabling better hazard monitoring.

22.06.2022

New website for RAMMS software

The software package for calculating natural hazard processes and the influence of protective measures has a new website.

31.05.2022

Is climate change raising the forest line?

At Stillberg near Davos, the SLF is investigating whether spruce and larch seedlings can establish above the current forest line.

25.02.2022

Climate change: Are mountain plants too inflexible?

Alpine plants display little variation within their species. This could put them at a disadvantage when it comes to climate change.

 

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.