Articles | Volume 20, issue 6
https://doi.org/10.5194/tc-20-3511-2026
https://doi.org/10.5194/tc-20-3511-2026
Research article
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17 Jun 2026
Research article |  | 17 Jun 2026

Multi-annual and seasonal patterns of Murtèl rock glacier borehole deformation, environmental controls and implications for kinematic monitoring

Giulio Saibene, Isabelle Gärtner-Roer, Jan Beutel, and Andreas Vieli

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Borehole deformation data 2016-2023 from Murtèl rock glacier (Engadine, Switzerland) Giulio Saibene et al. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15782682

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Short summary
Rock glaciers are bodies of frozen ground found in mountain regions. They move downslope and are mainly studied at the surface. Here, we analyze deformation data from a borehole, providing continuous data for almost eight years. The data shows that the acceleration in the summer movement happens in the uppermost layer, while long-term movement is mostly occurring in a deeper layer. This is important for the interpretation of surface movements, which are used as climate indicators.
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