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Assessing the effect of lithological setting, block characteristics and slope topography on the runout length of rockfalls in the Alps and on the island of La Réunion
Chair of Physical Geography, Catholic University of Eichstätt-Ingolstadt, 85072 Eichstätt, Germany
Florian Haas
CORRESPONDING AUTHOR
Chair of Physical Geography, Catholic University of Eichstätt-Ingolstadt, 85072 Eichstätt, Germany
Tobias Heckmann
Chair of Physical Geography, Catholic University of Eichstätt-Ingolstadt, 85072 Eichstätt, Germany
Anne Mangeney
Institut de Physique du Globe de Paris, Université de Paris, CNRS, 75005 Paris, France
Virginie Durand
Institut de Physique du Globe de Paris, Université de Paris, CNRS, 75005 Paris, France
now at: Helmholtz Centre Potsdam – German Research Centre for Geosciences, GFZ, 14473 Potsdam, Germany
Nicolas Villeneuve
Institut de Physique du Globe de Paris, Université de Paris, CNRS, 75005 Paris, France
Laboratoire GéoSciences Réunion, Université de La Réunion, 97744 Saint-Denis, France
Philippe Kowalski
Institut de Physique du Globe de Paris, Université de Paris, CNRS, 75005 Paris, France
Observatoire Volcanologique du Piton de la Fournaise, Institut de Physique du Globe de Paris, 97418 La Plaine des Cafres, France
Aline Peltier
Institut de Physique du Globe de Paris, Université de Paris, CNRS, 75005 Paris, France
Observatoire Volcanologique du Piton de la Fournaise, Institut de Physique du Globe de Paris, 97418 La Plaine des Cafres, France
Michael Becht
Chair of Physical Geography, Catholic University of Eichstätt-Ingolstadt, 85072 Eichstätt, Germany
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- Comparison of Earthquake and Moisture Effects on Rockfall-Runouts Using 3D Models and Orthorectified Aerial Photos M. Al-Shaar et al. https://doi.org/10.3390/geographies3010006
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- Broad-scale models of a foundational alpine insect: Implications for grizzly bear ecology and conservation E. Peterson et al. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biocon.2026.111892
- Mechanics and modelling approaches of rockfall: a comprehensive review for hazard mitigation in hill roads S. Maheshwari et al. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12517-025-12189-2
- Multi-site Characterization of Rockfall Seasonality in Western Colorado Using 3D Point Cloud Monitoring S. Kadel et al. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00603-026-05661-2
- Understanding the Influence of Block Geometry and Mass on Rockfall Kinematics under Controlled Laboratory Environment D. Mazumder & R. Das https://doi.org/10.1007/s10706-026-03743-0
- Model Test Study on Rock Rolling Characteristics N. Hu et al. https://doi.org/10.3390/app14031236
- QGIS-Qproto yazılımı ile Konik Temelli 3 Boyutlu Kaya Düşme Modellemesi: Mazı Köyü Örneği-Nevşehir (Ürgüp) M. UTLU & M. AKGÜMÜŞ https://doi.org/10.21324/dacd.1292541
- Advancing gully topographic threshold analysis using an automated algorithm and high-resolution topography S. Walker et al. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.catena.2024.107897
- Influence of rock shape on rockfall trajectory and hazard analyses: Design of protective measures for a Himalayan slope in India S. Kundu & R. Bhowmik https://doi.org/10.1007/s12040-025-02519-z
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In mountainous regions rockfall is a common geomorphic process. We selected four study sites that feature different rock types. High-resolution terrestrial laser scanning data were acquired to measure the block size and block shape (axial ratio) of rockfall particles on the scree deposits. Laser scanning data were also used to characterize the morphology of these landforms. Our results show that hill slope and rock particle properties govern rock particle runout in a complex manner.
In mountainous regions rockfall is a common geomorphic process. We selected four study sites...
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