EGU General Assembly 2025

Participation of the Mountain River Research Group at the EGU General Assembly 2025

From April 28 to May 2, 2025, the General Assembly of the European Geosciences Union (EGU) took place in Vienna – one of the world’s most important conferences in the field of Earth and environmental sciences. Nearly 20,000 researchers from around the globe gathered to present their latest findings and engage in discussions on current topics in geosciences and atmospheric research.

The Mountain River Research Group from the Chair of Hydromechanics and Hydraulic Engineering also took part in the event. Through numerous engaging poster sessions and oral presentations, the team gained insights into current research activities at other institutes and identified innovative approaches and ideas. In addition to this valuable exchange, the group also presented its own research findings to an international audience.

On Monday, April 28, Dr. Katharina Wetterauer presented a poster in the session "Rockfalls, rockslides, rock avalanches and other alpine movements", showcasing her work and the large-scale experimental setup “Flume experiments on the mobility of landslides with erosion”. The contribution attracted significant attention and led to many stimulating discussions.

On Thursday, Julian Bauer gave an oral presentation in the session “Hydrological processes and contaminant transport in the vadose zone: Recent developments and novel insights”, focusing on his research topic and first results from the large-scale experimental setup titled “Macropore-Driven Infiltration in Frozen Slopes: Large-Scale Experimental Insights with Hydrological and Geotechnical Implications”. This presentation also sparked great interest and fruitful discussions.

Moreover, the conference provided a valuable opportunity to coordinate with project partners from the respective DFG-funded projects, discussing next steps and evaluating the current results in a broader context. Overall, the strong interest in the presented work highlights the importance and relevance of these cutting-edge laboratory experiments, particularly in the context of alpine natural hazards and climate change.

^{Picture:  J.Bauer, 2025}