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Climate Change Forecasts Increased Avalanche Risks in Switzerland by 2100

November 7, 2024November 7, 2024 - by Allegra Nguyen - Leave a Comment

Climate change is expected to decrease overall avalanche occurrences in Switzerland but to heighten the risk of wet snow avalanches by 2100. The WSL Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research …

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Climate Change Expected to Alter Avalanche Patterns in Switzerland by 2100

November 7, 2024November 7, 2024 - by Sofia Nawab - Leave a Comment

Climate change is expected to lead to fewer overall avalanches in Switzerland by 2100, but will increase the incidence of wet snow avalanches significantly. Researchers warn that the safest approach …