Glaciers and Water bodies: Considerations and Emerging Prospects in Alpine Settings

被引:1
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作者
Morazzoni, Monica [1 ]
Di Napoli, Matteo [1 ]
机构
[1] Libera Univ Lingue & Comunicaz IULM, Dipartimento Studi Umanist, Milan, Italy
来源
DOCUMENTI GEOGRAFICI | 2024年 / 1卷
关键词
Glaciers; Water bodies; Alps; MORTERATSCH; SNOW; ALPS;
D O I
10.19246/DOCUGEO2281-7549/202401_19
中图分类号
P9 [自然地理学]; K9 [地理];
学科分类号
0705 ; 070501 ;
摘要
This research highlights the importance of the relationship between glacier health, snow cover, water resources availability and territories in the Alpine region. Snow has the strategic task of protecting glaciers, feeding freshwater reserves, regulating sea level and supporting local communities. However, snowfall is decreasing and snow and ice are melting faster due to global warming. Therefore, planning future risk management strategies is mandatory for water governance and environmental protection. In this regard Engadin represents an interesting case study. In this region, a local project aims at slowing down the retreat of the Morteratsch glacier. Moreover, a watercourse renaturation project has also been implemented in order to overcome the problem of substantially increased river flow due to rapidly melting glaciers. These are examples of policies that should take into account current climate changes and the physical conditions of the mountain environment.
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页码:385 / 406
页数:22
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