Landslides in a Changing Climate: A Combined Global and High-Mountain Perspective
摘要
Landslides are among the most damaging natural hazards, strongly influenced by climatic and hydrological conditions. With global warming altering precipitation patterns, temperature regimes, and cryospheric processes, the frequency, magnitude, and distribution of slope failures are changing worldwide. This chapter synthesizes insights from the global systematic review and the high-mountain case study analysis. It integrates empirical evidence, modeling approaches, and detailed event data to assess how climate change drives landslide activity. The findings reveal increasing rainfall-induced shallow landslides, enhanced cryosphere-related instabilities, and cascading hazards in mountainous terrain. Regional research imbalances and data uncertainties remain key challenges. The chapter concludes by outlining future risks, adaptation strategies, and research priorities for building climate-resilient landscapes.