Global database of glacier disasters

This database is sponsored by:

  • NATO Science for Peace, SfP
  • International Center for Geohazards, ICG
  • International Association for the Cryospheric Sciences, IACS
  • International Permafrost Association, IPA

GoogleEarth-link to KMZ-file:

  • Open GoogleEarth
  • Set a network link to the kmz-file using
    Add > Network Link. Name: Glacier and Permafrost Disasters.
    Link: gaphaz_new.kmz
    OK.
  • Expand [+] the network link under Places to see the registered events. Use the scroll-bar to the left to scroll through the placemarks.
  • Click the placemark name for the description balloon, or double-click it to fly to it.
    Click the coloured placemark to see the description balloon.

List of events that are not yet in the above database but already registered: New and additional events in preparation

Published Mar. 3, 2011 3:34 PM