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@Dragofix@veganism.social
2025-06-22 21:19:49

Flash floods in the Alps: How climate change is supercharging summer storms #alps

Flash floods in the Alps: How climate change is supercharging summer storms
Fierce, fast summer rainstorms are on the rise in the Alps, and a 2 C temperature increase could double their frequency. A new study from researchers at the University of Lausanne and the University of Padova used data from nearly 300 Alpine weather stations to model this unsettling future.

@Dragofix@veganism.social
2025-06-18 22:07:57

Permafrost in Swiss Alps at record warmth #switzerland

Permafrost in Swiss Alps at record warmth
The permafrost in Switzerland's Alps is the warmest since records began, the Swiss Academy of Sciences announced Tuesday.

@toxi@mastodon.thi.ng
2025-07-25 15:01:57

Alone[1] enjoying the peace & quiet at the end of the valley, in the cirque below The Great Wall (Grubenkarspitze, Karwendel)...
[1] Alone, apart from some adders in the grass...
#FootpathFriday #LandscapePhotography

Short video panorama of a beautiful summer mountain meadow in full bloom inside a grand cirque surrounded (semi-circle) by massive steep rock walls, and later forested slopes... A small path is leading further towards the rocks...

@hikingdude@mastodon.social
2025-08-13 19:22:40

I took this photo pretty close after the last that I posted. I just turned around to see what's behind me. I assumed just the bushes and the trail.
But obviously I was high enough that I already got some nice view into the distance.
If you're wondering why it's so flat in the distance: I am directly at the northern end of the #alps. To the south, there are

A serene scene of a rocky path winding its way through a lush landscape filled with bushes and tall trees. The path is surrounded by vibrant green vegetation, creating a peaceful and natural setting. The sky above is a clear blue with fluffy white clouds, adding to the picturesque view. In the distance, a mountain range can be seen, blending seamlessly with the forested surroundings. The rocky terrain adds texture to the landscape, with a large rock situated in the grassy area. This image captu…

@toxi@mastodon.thi.ng
2025-07-02 13:02:41

Monday 7:56AM, on our way to celebrate a major anniversary — wish we could have stayed at this peaceful place all day...
#WaterfallWednesday #LandscapePhotography #Alps