Image shows rock glaciers which are widespread in the Alps, but less known than 'normal' glaciers, undated photo. The active Bock glacier in the Outer Hochebenkar is in the middle, while the Inner Hochebenkar with an inactive rock glacier is on the right. The Gurgler ridge is in the background. Note: Licensed content. (3DGEO Heidelberg/Newsflash)
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24 March 2023
New research has shown that rising temperatures have made rock glaciers in the Alps unstable. The study, which was led by the Austrian Academy of Sciences (OAeW), showed a significant movement of the Hochebenkar rock glacier, in the Oetztal Alps, Tyrol State, Austria. After analysing more...