Due to a lack of systematic observations, the intensity and volume of rock falls and rock avalanches in high mountain areas are still poorly known. Nevertheless, these phenomena could have burly consequences. To document present rock falls, a network of observers ...

A new database of Alpine rock falls and rock avalanches has been established, based on the compilation and verification of published inventories, and on additional cases documented by project partners. All data are integrated in a database, with two information ...