GAPHAZ - Glacier and Permafrost Hazards in Mountains
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GAPHAZ - Glacier and Permafrost Hazards in Mountains
@gaphaz.bsky.social
A Scientific Standing Group of the International Association of Cryospheric Sciences (IACS) and the International Permafrost Association (IPA). Here for networking, collaboration, exchange.
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A number of #gaphaz members, including glaciologists from #Tajikistan, are investigating a sequence of catastrophic #detachments from #Didal glacier following sudden, #surge like accelerations this summer and fall. Stay tuned for more!
#hazard #risk #glacier #sciene #mountains
November 17, 2025 at 12:58 PM
The major glacier collapse or rock-ice avalanche that was feared over the past few day occurred this afternoon in Lötschental, Switzerland. Our thoughts are with the local population and emergency responders as the we gain clarity on the dimensions of this event. #Lötschental #hazards #risk
May 28, 2025 at 4:01 PM