Debris flows represent one of the most dangerous types of mass movements, because of
their high velocities, large impact forces and long runout distances. This review describes …

Anthropogenic climate change is rapidly altering high mountain environments, including
changing the frequency, dynamic behavior, location, and magnitude of alpine mass …

Dams as well as protective dikes and levees are critical infrastructures whose associated
risk must be properly managed in a continuous and updated process. Usually, dam safety …

The prediction of debris flows is relevant because this type of natural hazard can pose a
threat to humans and infrastructure. Debris-flow (and landslide) early warning systems often …

Debris flow and debris flood phenomena threat the life of thousands of citizens living in
mountain areas and endanger buildings and infrastructure worldwide. The assessment of …

Landslides are an important natural hazard in mountainous regions. Given the triggering
and preconditioning by meteorological conditions, it is known that landslide risk may change …

Torrential flows (debris flows and debris floods) are mainly triggered by precipitation and soil
hydrological processes. Most early warning systems in torrential catchments are rainfall …

Occurrence of rainfall‐induced landslides is increasing worldwide, owing to land use and
climate changes. Although the connection between hydrology and rainfall‐induced …

Hydrological regimes of alpine catchments are expected to be strongly affected by climate
change, mostly due to their dependence on snow and ice dynamics. While seasonal …

Populations and infrastructure in high mountain regions are exposed to a wide range of
natural hazards, the frequency, magnitude, and location of which are extremely sensitive to …