Field Sites

CryoSCOPE conducts research in 10 different field sites across 6 of the world’s most vulnerable frozen regions. The project is present in mainland Norway, the Norwegian island of Svalbard, the Finnish Lapland, Iceland, the Swiss Alps, and the Indian Himalayas. Despite their frequent adverse weather conditions and limited accessibility, the study of these landscapes is crucial for the understanding of the climate system and the hydrological cycle.

The strategic location of our sites allows researchers to collect and analyse extensive data from different corners of the globe about the Cryosphere, Atmosphere, and Hydrosphere (CAH) system. CryoSCOPE is deploying new observations and monitoring techniques to collect new field measurements that, coupled with satellite data and advanced numerical models, will contribute to climate research and adaptation and mitigation strategies.