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The 2024 floods highlighted the vulnerability of the Hrubý Jeseník Mountains

Researchers from the University of Ostrava have confirmed that even medium-altitude mountain areas are exposed to significant natural hazards. Based on field research and data analysis conducted after the 2024 floods, they identified the main patterns of debris flows in the Hrubý Jeseník Mountains. At the same time, they highlight the need for more systematic prevention in mountain regions that have so far been largely overlooked.

Where on Earth the Largest Landslides Threaten: New Findings from Ostrava Scientists

Scientists from the University of Ostrava have taken a fresh look at some of the most destructive natural disasters on our planet—so-called megalandslides. Their research shows that these giant landslides are not mainly predisposed by steep slopes, rock types, or climate, as was often thought. Instead, the major factor is the topographic setting, which reflects the geological evolution of the landscape. The most at-risk places are mountain ranges along major fault lines and volcanic regions.

Department of Physical Geography and Geoecology