Extreme erosional events and natural hazards in Scandinavian mountains

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Research on natural hazards and erosion in Scandinavia provides valuable environmental and safety data on mountainous regions. The data can help clarify links between climatic changes and hazardous events, and assist in the development of safety programs for tourism and other industries in mountain and downstream locations. Climatic warming has been found to contribute to both snowmelt- and rainstorm-triggered flooding.

Scandinavia, Floods

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Extreme erosional events and their role in mountain areas of northern Spain

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Erosion risk assessment should incorporate various data sources for increased accuracy in predictions. These include mapping geomorphologically sensitive regions, weather pattern research and continuous rain-gauge information. Deforestation and vegetation removal have contributed to extended periods of erosion in Spain's Pyrenees, resulting from timber logging, overgrazing, fires and slope cultivation.

Spain, Deforestation

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Environmental sensitivity and conservation management in the Cairngorm Mountains, Scotland

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Conservation efforts have been introduced to protect Scotland's Cairngorm Mountains from human impact. Human encroachment has negatively altered the region's montane zone and reduced overall environmental quality. Despite these efforts, degradation is continuing from climatic changes and atmospheric pollution, which are not controllable through local laws.

Scotland, Air pollution, Environmental protection

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