Climate change increases hazard risk in alpine regions, study shows

ScienceDaily (2010-06-15) -- Climate change could cause increasing and unpredictable hazard risks in mountainous regions, according to a new study. The study analyzes the effects of two extreme weather events -- the 2003 heatwave and the 2005 flood -- on the Eastern European Alps
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/06/100615105241.htm