Experts Warn of Increasing Flood Risks in Austrian Alps Following Nepal Disaster

Geomorphologist Margreth Keiler cautions that while a catastrophic glacier collapse like Nepal's is unlikely in Austria, climate change is increasing alpine hazards and challenging existing protection standards.

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Gletscherbruch wie in Nepal? „Es kann auch hierzulande Flutwellen geben“ [premium]

Eine Katastrophe wie in Nepal ist in Österreich kaum möglich, sagt Gebirgsforscherin Margreth Keiler. Gefahren in den Alpen werden dennoch mehr: „Wir werden den Schutz, den wir gewohnt sind, nicht halten können.“

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Experts Warn of Increasing Flood Risks in Austrian Alps Following Nepal Disaster

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Gletscherbruch wie in Nepal? „Es kann auch hierzulande Flutwellen geben“ [premium]

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