Mauro Fischer

Dr. Mauro Fischer
Geomorphology, Natural Hazard and Risk Research
Geographisches Institut - Physische Geographie
Universität Bern
Hallerstrasse 12
CH-3012 Bern
Switzerland


Phone2: +41 (0) 31 684 88 59
E-mail: mauro.fischer(at)unibe.ch
URL Institution: www.giub.unibe.ch
Personal URL: link


Key Publications of Mauro Fischer (up to ten) :
2023
[13] Bosson, J.-B., Huss, M., Cauvy-Fraunié, S., Clément, J.C., Costes, G., Fischer, M., Poulenard, J., and Arthaud, F., 2023. Future emergence of novel ecosystems caused by glacial retreat. Nature, 620, 562-569, doi:10.1038/s41586-023-06302-2.

[12] Fischer, M., Kummert, M., Aeschbacher, R., Graf, C., Rüeger, A., Schoeneich, P., Zimmermann, M., and Keiler, M., 2023: Scenario building and runout modelling for debris flow hazards in pro-/periglacial catchments with scarce past event data: application of a multi-methods approach for the Dar catchment (western Swiss Alps). EGUsphere, 2023, 1-67, doi:10.5194/egusphere-2023-1190.

2022
[11] Groos, A. R., Aeschbacher, R., Fischer, M., Kohler, N., Mayer, C., and Senn-Rist, A., 2022: Accuracy of UAV Photogrammetry in glacial and periglacial alpine terrain: a comparison with airborne and terrestrial datasets. Frontiers in Remote Sensing, 3, 871994, doi:10.3389/frsen.2022.871994.

2021
[10] Linsbauer, A., Huss, M., Hodel, E., Bauder, A., Fischer, M., Weidmann, Y., Bärtschi, H., and Schmassmann, E., 2021: The new Swiss Glacier Inventory SGI2016: From a topographical to a glaciological dataset. Frontiers in Earth Science, 9, 704189, doi:10.3389/feart.2021.704189.

2019
[9] Schaefli, B., Manso, P. A., Fischer, M., Huss, M., and Farinotti, D. 2019: The role of glacier retreat for Swiss hydropower production. Renewable Energy, 132, 615-627, doi:10.1016/j.renene.2018.07.104.

[8] Carrivick, J. L., Heckmann, T., Fischer, M., and Davies, B., 2019: An inventory of proglacial systems in Austria, Switzerland and across Patagonia. In: Geomorphology of Proglacial Systems, Springer, Cham. doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-94184-4_3.

2018
[7] Carrivick, J. L., Heckmann, T., Turner, A., and Fischer, M., 2018: An assessment of landform composition and functioning with the first proglacial systems dataset of the central European Alps. Geomorphology, 321, 117-128, doi:10.1016/j.geomorph.2018.08.030.

2016
[6] Fischer, M., Huss, M., Kummert, M., and Hoelzle, M., 2016: Application and validation of long-range terrestrial laser scanning to monitor the mass balance of very small glaciers in the Swiss Alps. The Cryosphere, 10, 1279-1295, doi:10.5194/tc-10-1279-2016, Supplementary Material.

(Corresponding discussion paper: The Cryosphere Discuss., doi:10.5194/tc-2016-46, Supplementary Material)

[5] Capt, M., Bosson, J.-B., Fischer, M., Micheletti, N., and Lambiel, C., 2016: Decadal evolution of a very small heavily debris-covered glacier in an Alpine permafrost environment. Journal of Glaciology, doi: 10.1017/jog.2016.56.

[4] Huss, M., and Fischer, M., 2016: Sensitivity of very small glaciers in the Swiss Alps to future climate change. Frontiers in Earth Science., 4, 34, doi:10.3389/feart.2016.00034.

2015
[3] Fischer, M., Huss, M., and Hoelzle, M., 2015: Surface elevation and mass changes of all Swiss glaciers 1980–2010. The Cryosphere, 9, 525-540, doi:10.5194/tc-9-525-2015.

(Corresponding discussion paper: The Cryosphere Discuss., 8, 4581-4617, doi:10.5194/tcd-8-4581-2014)

2014
[2] Rogers, S. R., Fischer, M., and Huss, M., 2014: Combining glaciological and archaeological methods for gauging glacial archaeological potential. Journal of Archaeological Science, doi: 10.1016/j.jas.2014.09.010.

[1] Fischer, M., Huss, M., Barboux, C., and Hoelzle, M., 2014: The new Swiss Glacier Inventory SGI2010: Relevance of using high-resolution source data in areas dominated by very small glaciers. Arctic, Antarctic, and Alpine Research, 46(4), 933-945, doi: 10.1657/1938-4246-46.4.933.


Expertise of Mauro Fischer:
Expertise CategorySpecific Expertise
Expert TypeScientific / Fundamental Research
Topic CryosphereCryosphere
Glaciers
Permafrost / Solifluction
Spatial ZonesSpatial Zones
Mountain / Highland
Spatial ScaleSpatial Scale
Regional
Time FrameTime Frame
Past
Future

Specialties of Mauro Fischer:
glaciology, geomorphology

Last update: 11/30/23
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