Field Trip 5
Snow-transported rock avalanche of 2012 (Northern Calcareous Alps): implications for prehistoric counterparts
Diethard Sanders, Thomas Sausgruber, Alexander Preh
In 2012, a 75,000 m³ rockfall onto snow-covered talus generated a distinct type of rapid, long-runout massflow of pure avalanche snow carrying the rockfall-produced scree piggyback. In the same area, fossil rock avalanche deposits show features similar to the 2012 event. The characteristics of 'two-layer' snow/scree avalanche transport, and its implications for hazard assessment and landform interpretation are discussed.
Physical requirements:
Walk on trails in mountain terrain (1600 m asl. max), 400 m altitude displacement.
Equipment:
Catering for lunch, hiking gear and rain protection.
Transportation:
By Mini bus, from and to Innsbruck
Accommodation:
not required
Number of participants:
minimum 6, maximum 15
Departure:
25.09.2016 8:30 . Innsbruck, Bus parking area behind SOWI building
Return:
25.09.2016 ~18:00. Innsbruck, Bus parking area behind SOWI building
Fees:
40 €