Institute of Geography and Sustainability of the University of Lausanne
Research projects
Cartography and process geomorphology of torrential systems of Hérens Valley (Suisse)
| Research fields |
Margins, environment, landscapes Mountains and process geomorphology Geomorphology and landscape Hydrogeomorphology Geomorphological mapping and landscape modelling |
| Keywords |
Natural hazards Geomorphology Torrential catchments Geomorphological mapping |
| Funding | Canton of Valais, Forest and Lanscape Service |
| Duration | October 2010 - September 2013 |
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| Researchers |
Reynard Emmanuel (Project coordinator) [web] [email] |
Within the framework of a convention with the Fondation pour la Maison des Alpes and the Commune of Evolène, the Institute of Geography has concentrated part of its research activities in the Hérens Valley. This project, carried out with Ecotec Environnement SA company in Sierre, is divided in three parts: (1) geomorphological mapping at the valley scale; (2) study of sediment transfers in four torrential catchments and instrumentation of two sites; (3) formation and teaching. At the end of the project a book on regional geomorphology will be published.