How can seismology provide a better understanding of mountain cryosphere hazards?

• Main Authors: Chmiel, M., Walter, F., Pralong, A., Husmann, L., Kienholz, C., Preiswerk, L., Gassner, J., Meier, L., Brenguier, F., Funk, M.
• Format: Conference Object
• Language: English
• Published: 2023
• Subjects: Eiger; Ice; permafrost
• Online Access: https://gfzpublic.gfz-potsdam.de/pubman/item/item_5018296

Glacier and slope instabilities pose significant hazards in mountain areas, with a high potential impact on the population. Forecasting glacier and slope instabilities remains challenging as sensing technology focusing on the surface might fail to detect damage and changes in subsurface elastic prop...