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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.