An illustrated field map of the Marmolada Glacier in the Italian Dolomites
Research 03Italian DolomitesRGS Group Grant / 2026

After the Collapse:
Marmolada

In summer 2026, I will work with a four-person undergraduate research team on the Marmolada Glacier for 28 days. Supported by a Royal Geographical Society Group Grant, the project examines how the glacier’s surface has evolved after collapse, and how morphology responds to changing thermal conditions.

By establishing a high-resolution 2026 baseline, we aim to trace relationships between ablation, microclimate and unstable terrain—building evidence that can support future hazard management and Alpine conservation.

Field team: Lucia Gu, Lian H, Mona He and Heart Vareekasem.