Add to ORKGThe aim of this study is to investigate the influence of snow on permafrost and rock stability at the Steintaelli (Swiss Alps). Snow depth distribution was observed using terrestrial laser scanning and time-lapse photography. The influence of snow on the rock thermal regime was investigated using near-surface rock temperature measurements, seismic refraction tomography and one-dimensional thermal modelling. Rock kinematics were recorded with crackmeters. The distribution of snow depth was strongly determined by rock slope micro-topography. Snow accumulated to thicknesses of up to 3.8 m on less steep rock slopes (<50°) and ledges, gradually covering steeper (up to 75°) slopes above. A perennial snow cornice at the flat ridge, as wel...
International audienceSince the early 2000s, a remarkable amount of rockfalls has been observed in p...
Snow in rock faces plays a key role in the alpine environment for permafrost distribution, snow wate...
International audienceSince the early 2000s, a remarkable amount of rockfalls has been observed in p...
Observations show that considerable amounts of snow can accumulate in steep, rough rock walls. The h...
Permafrost and related thermo-hydro-mechanical processes are thought to influence high alpine rock w...
The thermal condition of high-alpine mountain flanks can be an important determinant of climate chan...
International audiencePermafrost degradation through the thickening of the active layer and the risi...
Geological investigations and seismic refraction tomography reveal a series of 70° steep, parallel ...
In the Swiss Alps, permafrost occurs discontinuously and commonly has a temperature close to 0 °C. A...
The consequences of climate change are clearly visible in the Swiss Alps. In the past decades, incre...
Alpine permafrost distribution is controlled by a great number of climatic, topographic and soil-spe...
The warming and subsequent degradation of mountain permafrost within alpine areas represent an impo...
Rising temperatures or the complete thaw of permafrost in rock walls can affect their stability. Pre...
International audienceSince the early 2000s, a remarkable amount of rockfalls has been observed in p...
Snow in rock faces plays a key role in the alpine environment for permafrost distribution, snow wate...
International audienceSince the early 2000s, a remarkable amount of rockfalls has been observed in p...
Observations show that considerable amounts of snow can accumulate in steep, rough rock walls. The h...
Permafrost and related thermo-hydro-mechanical processes are thought to influence high alpine rock w...
The thermal condition of high-alpine mountain flanks can be an important determinant of climate chan...
International audiencePermafrost degradation through the thickening of the active layer and the risi...
Geological investigations and seismic refraction tomography reveal a series of 70° steep, parallel ...
In the Swiss Alps, permafrost occurs discontinuously and commonly has a temperature close to 0 °C. A...
The consequences of climate change are clearly visible in the Swiss Alps. In the past decades, incre...
Alpine permafrost distribution is controlled by a great number of climatic, topographic and soil-spe...
The warming and subsequent degradation of mountain permafrost within alpine areas represent an impo...
Rising temperatures or the complete thaw of permafrost in rock walls can affect their stability. Pre...
International audienceSince the early 2000s, a remarkable amount of rockfalls has been observed in p...
Snow in rock faces plays a key role in the alpine environment for permafrost distribution, snow wate...
International audienceSince the early 2000s, a remarkable amount of rockfalls has been observed in p...