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Fewer glaciers, more earthquakes?
by zopemaster — published Jun 02, 2005 — last modified Jul 07, 2021 01:04 AM — filed under: , , ,
According to the results of research carried out by the Universities of Münster/D and Berne/CH, the advance and retreat of glaciers and lakes can trigger earthquakes.
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Exchange of know-how on hydrogeological disruptions
by zopemaster — published Jul 14, 2005 — last modified Jul 07, 2021 01:05 AM — filed under: , , , , ,
The CATCHRISK project (mitigation of hydro-geological risk in alpine catchments) is in its end phase.
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Space observation to assist risk management in the Alps
by zopemaster — published Jul 14, 2005 — last modified Jul 07, 2021 01:05 AM — filed under: , , ,
Satellites are to be used in a bid to improve the risk management of landslides, avalanches, mudslides and floods in Alpine regions. This is the objective of the latest ASSIST (Alpine Safety, Security and Informational Services and Technologies) research project, which is currently being launched as part of the European "Global Monitoring for Environment and Security" (GMES) initiative.
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New issue of the Journal of Alpine Research series
by zopemaster — published Nov 17, 2005 — last modified Jul 07, 2021 01:05 AM — filed under: , , , ,
The latest issue of the Revue de Géographie Alpine series comprises five specialist articles on a variety of topics. One article examines the causes of flooding and the measures that are necessary to prevent it based on the example of the Isère/F region while another article focuses on sustainable water management in general.
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European Parliament approves new flood directive
by zopemaster — published May 10, 2007 — last modified Jul 07, 2021 01:20 AM — filed under: ,
With the new directive on flood protection the EU has agreed on the assessment and prevention of flood risks.
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New publications: Risk management and 100 years of Géographie Alpine
by zopemaster — published Jul 19, 2007 — last modified Jul 07, 2021 01:21 AM — filed under: , ,
The five chapters of the current edition of the Revue de Géographie Alpine look at risk management systems of urban alpine areas as well as early warning systems and crisis management strategies at regional policy level.
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Laser scanner to protect against floods
by zopemaster — published Feb 14, 2008 — last modified Jul 07, 2021 01:17 AM — filed under: , , , ,
As part of the EU-sponsored research project FloodScan the German Land of Bavaria is to be photographed and surveyed from the air using laser scanners.
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Projects on transnational networking in the area of natural hazards
by zopemaster — published Nov 20, 2008 — last modified Jul 07, 2021 01:18 AM — filed under: , , , ,
AdaptAlp, a recently launched EU project, looks at climate response measures and the evaluation of natural hazards. The work on strategies and proposed solutions aimed at coping with the impact of climate change is to provide the basis for more intensive international co-operation in natural hazard management.
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"RiskPlan" facilitates risk management
by zopemaster — published Apr 23, 2009 — last modified Jul 07, 2021 01:19 AM — filed under: , , ,
The "RiskPlan" analysis software was developed by the Swiss Federal Office for the Environment (FOEN) and the Swiss Federal Office of Civil Protection (FOCP) and presented as part of the AdaptAlp Project (Adaptation to Climate Change in the Alpine Space).
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II. Report on the State of the Alps feels the pulse of the Alpine watercourses
by zopemaster — published Jun 25, 2009 — last modified Jul 07, 2021 01:15 AM — filed under: , , ,
The Standing Secretariat of the Alpine Convention and an international group of experts under the joint chairmanship of Austria and Germany have compiled the 2nd Report on the State of the Alps focusing on "Water and Water Management Issues".
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