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Title: Relationships Among Atmosphere-Cryosphere-Biosphere in a Transitional Glacial Catchment (Sabbione Lake, North-Western Italian Alps): Date: 2013-10-07; Authors: Nicola Colombo, Simona Fratianni, Elisa Giaccone, Luca Paro; Description: The present study was carried out in the Sabbione Basin (North-Western Italian Alps, Piedmont). Climatological and geomorphological studies were condu...; Object ID: ISSW13_paper_O5-23.pdf; Keywords: climate change, alps, periglacial processes, glaciers, geomorphology, nw italy; View additional details about Relationships Among Atmosphere-Cryosphere-Biosphere in a Transitional Glacial Catchment (Sabbione Lake, North-Western Italian Alps)

Title: Infrasound Monitoring of Snow Avalanches Activity in the Italian Alps: Date: 2010; Authors: M. Ripepe, G. Ulivieri, Marchetti E., V. Segor, I. Chiambretti, L. Pitet, P. Dellavedova; Description: Risk assessment of snow avalanches is mostly related to weather conditions and snow cover. However a rigorous risk validation is required to identify ...; Object ID: ISSW_P-017.pdf; Keywords: infrasound monitoring, infrasound array, avalanche; View additional details about Infrasound Monitoring of Snow Avalanches Activity in the Italian Alps

Title: Avalanche Accidents in the Italian Alps 1985-2009: Date: 2010; Authors: M. Valt; Description: Avalanche accidents show a very high mortality rate that ranges from 60 % to 70%, i.e. much higher than that of traffic accidents (3% of casualties e...; Object ID: ISSW_P-085.pdf; Keywords: avalanche accidents, danger degree, mountain professionals, rescue; View additional details about Avalanche Accidents in the Italian Alps 1985-2009

Title: Recent Variability of Avalanche Activity and Snowfall in the Italian Alps: Date: 2010; Authors: M. Valt, P. Cianfarra; Description: The study of the snow cover variability is fundamental for alpine countries for many reasons, specifically winter tourism, hydro-electricity producti...; Object ID: ISSW_P-087.pdf; Keywords: snow cover, hyro-electricity production, forecast, mountain ecosystem; View additional details about Recent Variability of Avalanche Activity and Snowfall in the Italian Alps

Title: The Avalanche Events of December 2008 in Ceresole Reale (Piedmont Western Italian Alps): Date: 2009; Authors: M. Maggioni, A. Caimi, D. Godone, M. Freppaz, A. Bertea, M. Cordola, M.C. Prola, V. Bertoglio, B. Frigo; Description: December 2008 was characterized by intense precipitations, in particular in the middle of the month (14th â€“ 17th) throughout all the Italian We...; Object ID: issw-2009-0025-0029.pdf; Keywords: avalanche case study, extreme event, mapping, forest damage; View additional details about The Avalanche Events of December 2008 in Ceresole Reale (Piedmont Western Italian Alps)

Title: The Influence of Aspect on Physical and Chemical Properties of the Snow Cover in a Basin on the Monte Rosa Massif (North-Western Italian Alps): Date: 2009; Authors: A. Brulport, M. Maggioni, M. Freppaz, G. Filippa, E. Squinobal; Description: In Alpine ecosystems, snowpacks are characterized by both spatial and temporal variability, as a function of topographical and meteorological factors....; Object ID: issw-2009-0160-0164.pdf; Keywords: snowpack variability, topography, snow chemistry, stability; View additional details about The Influence of Aspect on Physical and Chemical Properties of the Snow Cover in a Basin on the Monte Rosa Massif (North-Western Italian Alps)

Title: Major Element Chemistry of Inner-Alpine Snowpacks, Aosta Valley (NW Italian Alps): Date: 2009; Authors: G. Filippa, M. Freppaz, M.W. Williams, E. Zanini; Description: Snowmelt is the dominant hydrologic event on an annual basis in high-elevation areas. Liquid water, particulates, and solutes stored over the winter p...; Object ID: issw-2009-0165-0169.pdf; Keywords: inner-alpine, nitrogen deposition, snowmelt, water quality; View additional details about Major Element Chemistry of Inner-Alpine Snowpacks, Aosta Valley (NW Italian Alps)

Title: Regional Methods for Snow Avalanche Prediction: The Case of Italian Alps: Date: 2009; Authors: Daniele Bocchiola; Description: Regional statistical methods carry considerable bearing on prediction of natural events with low frequency of occurrence, including snow avalanches. ...; Object ID: issw-2009-0505-0508.pdf; Keywords: avalanche hazard, regional methods, long term simulation, italian alps; View additional details about Regional Methods for Snow Avalanche Prediction: The Case of Italian Alps