Glaciology (Prof. Farinotti)Open OpportunitiesGlaciers worldwide are retreating due to climate change, leading to diverse consequences such as sea level rise, changes in water availability, increased natural hazards, and disruptions to tourism. In the European Alps, glaciers are a key attraction, drawing millions of visitors annually. One of the touristic attractivities of glaciers is their role in skiing. However, climate change in and especially recent extreme negative mass balance years have significantly impacted summer skiing (e.g., Abegg and Mayer, 2023). This MSc project aims to assess the effects of climate change on glacier-based ski resorts across the Alps. Potential study sites include Hintertux, Les Deux Alpes, Saas Fee, and Tignes, though other locations may also be considered. - Glaciology
- Bachelor Thesis, Master Thesis, Semester Project
| Accurate modelling of glacier mass balance requires the representation of wind-driven snow transport. This thesis will investigate the performance of various parameterizations. | Antarctic ice sheets contribute significant uncertainty to sea level rise projections due to processes occurring deep beneath the ice. This project will use existing data from two passive seismic deployments to investigate the ice sheet – ice shelf transition of Kamb Ice Stream in West Antarctica. - Earthquake Seismology, Glaciology
- Master Thesis
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