Dr. Marcia Phillips
Function
teamleader
Contact
phillips(at)slfto make life hard for spam bots.ch
+41 81 417 02 18+41 81 417 02 18
WSL Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research SLF
Flüelastrasse 11
7260 Davos Dorf
Site
Davos Da C 1 55
FURTHER INFORMATION
Publications WSL
Scientific publication article peer reviewed
Walter, F.; Amann, F.; Kos, A.; Kenner, R.; Phillips, M.; De Preux, A.; Huss, M.; Tognacca, C.; Clinton, J.; Diehl, T.; Bonanomi, Y., 2020: Direct observations of a three million cubic meter rock-slope collapse with almost immediate initiation of ensuing debris flows. Geomorphology, 351: 106933 (11 pp.). doi: 10.1016/j.geomorph.2019.106933
Kenner, R.; Pruessner, L.; Beutel, J.; Limpach, P.; Phillips, M., 2020: How rock glacier hydrology, deformation velocities and ground temperatures interact: examples from the Swiss Alps. Permafrost and Periglacial Processes, 31, 1: 3-14. doi: 10.1002/ppp.2023
Kenner, R.; Noetzli, J.; Hoelzle, M.; Raetzo, H.; Phillips, M., 2019: Distinguishing ice-rich and ice-poor permafrost to map ground temperatures and ground ice occurrence in the Swiss Alps. Cryosphere, 13, 7: 1925-1941. doi: 10.5194/tc-13-1925-2019
Biskaborn, B.K.; Smith, S.L.; Noetzli, J.; Matthes, H.; Vieira, G.; Streletskiy, D.A.; Schoeneich, P.; Romanovsky, V.E.; Lewkowicz, A.G.; Abramov, A.; Allard, M.; Boike, J.; Cable, W.L.; Christiansen, H.H.; Delaloye, R.; Diekmann, B.; Drozdov, D.; Etzelmüller, B.; Grosse, G.; ... Lantuit, H., 2019: Permafrost is warming at a global scale. Nature Communications, 10, 1: 264 (11 pp.). doi: 10.1038/s41467-018-08240-4
Pruessner, L.; Phillips, M.; Farinotti, D.; Hoelzle, M.; Lehning, M., 2018: Near-surface ventilation as a key for modeling the thermal regime of coarse blocky rock glaciers. Permafrost and Periglacial Processes, 29, 3: 152-163. doi: 10.1002/ppp.1978
Kenner, R.; Phillips, M.; Limpach, P.; Beutel, J.; Hiller, M., 2018: Monitoring mass movements using georeferenced time-lapse photography: Ritigraben rock glacier, western Swiss Alps. Cold Regions Science and Technology, 145: 127-134. doi: 10.1016/j.coldregions.2017.10.018
Kenner, R.; Phillips, M.; Beutel, J.; Hiller, M.; Limpach, P.; Pointner, E.; Volken, M., 2017: Factors controlling velocity variations at short-term, seasonal and multiyear time scales, Ritigraben rock glacier, western Swiss Alps. Permafrost and Periglacial Processes, 28, 4: 675-684. doi: 10.1002/ppp.1953
Phillips, M.; Haberkorn, A.; Rhyner, H., 2017: Snowpack characteristics on steep frozen rock slopes. Cold Regions Science and Technology, 141: 54-65. doi: 10.1016/j.coldregions.2017.05.010
Phillips, M.; Wolter, A.; Lüthi, R.; Amann, F.; Kenner, R.; Bühler, Y., 2017: Rock slope failure in a recently deglaciated permafrost rock wall at Piz Kesch (Eastern Swiss Alps), February 2014. Earth Surface Processes and Landforms, 42, 3: 426-438. doi: 10.1002/esp.3992
Luethi, R.; Phillips, M.; Lehning, M., 2017: Estimating non-conductive heat flow leading to intra-permafrost talik formation at the Ritigraben rock glacier (western Swiss Alps). Permafrost and Periglacial Processes, 28, 1: 183-194. doi: 10.1002/ppp.1911
Kenner, R.; Phillips, M.; Hauck, C.; Hilbich, C.; Mulsow, C.; Bühler, Y.; Stoffel, A.; Buchroithner, M., 2017: New insights on permafrost genesis and conservation in talus slopes based on observations at Flüelapass, Eastern Switzerland. Geomorphology, 290: 101-113. doi: 10.1016/j.geomorph.2017.04.011
Draebing, D.; Haberkorn, A.; Krautblatter, M.; Kenner, R.; Phillips, M., 2017: Thermal and mechanical responses resulting from spatial and temporal snow cover variability in permafrost rock slopes, Steintaelli, Swiss Alps. Permafrost and Periglacial Processes, 28, 1: 140-157. doi: 10.1002/ppp.1921
Haberkorn, A.; Wever, N.; Hoelzle, M.; Phillips, M.; Kenner, R.; Bavay, M.; Lehning, M., 2017: Distributed snow and rock temperature modelling in steep rock walls using Alpine3D. Cryosphere, 11, 1: 585-607. doi: 10.5194/tc-11-585-2017
Luethi, R.; Phillips, M., 2016: Challenges and solutions for long-term permafrost borehole temperature monitoring and data interpretation. Geographica Helvetica, 71, 2: 121-131. doi: 10.5194/gh-71-121-2016
Marmy, A.; Rajczak, J.; Delaloye, R.; Hilbich, C.; Hoelzle, M.; Kotlarski, S.; Lambiel, C.; Noetzli, J.; Phillips, M.; Salzmann, N.; Staub, B.; Hauck, C., 2016: Semi-automated calibration method for modelling of mountain permafrost evolution in Switzerland. Cryosphere, 10, 6: 2693-2719. doi: 10.5194/tc-10-2693-2016
Kenner, R.; Chinellato, G.; Iasio, C.; Mosna, D.; Cuozzo, G.; Benedetti, E.; Visconti, M.G.; Manunta, M.; Phillips, M.; Mair, V.; Zischg, A.; Thiebes, B.; Strada, C., 2016: Integration of space-borne DInSAR data in a multi-method monitoring concept for alpine mass movements. Cold Regions Science and Technology, 131: 65-75. doi: 10.1016/j.coldregions.2016.09.007
Phillips, M.M.; Haberkorn, A.; Draebing, D.; Krautblatter, M.; Rhyner, H.; Kenner, R., 2016: Seasonally intermittent water flow through deep fractures in an Alpine Rock Ridge: Gemsstock, Central Swiss Alps. Cold Regions Science and Technology, 125: 117-127. doi: 10.1016/j.coldregions.2016.02.010
Frey, B.; Rime, T.; Phillips, M.; Stierli, B.; Hajdas, I.; Widmer, F.; Hartmann, M., 2016: Microbial diversity in European alpine permafrost and active layers. FEMS Microbiology Ecology, 92, 3: fiw018 (17 pp.). doi: 10.1093/femsec/fiw018
Haberkorn, A.; Phillips, M.; Kenner, R.; Rhyner, H.; Bavay, M.; Galos, S.P.; Hoelzle, M., 2015: Thermal regime of rock and its relation to snow cover in steep alpine rock walls: Gemsstock, Central Swiss Alps. Geografiska Annaler Series A: Physical Geography, 97, 3: 579-597. doi: 10.1111/geoa.12101
Haberkorn, A.; Hoelzle, M.; Phillips, M.; Kenner, R., 2015: Snow as a driving factor of rock surface temperatures in steep rough rock walls. Cold Regions Science and Technology, 118: 64-75. doi: 10.1016/j.coldregions.2015.06.013
Kenner, R.; Bühler, Y.; Delaloye, R.; Ginzler, C.; Phillips, M., 2014: Monitoring of high alpine mass movements combining laser scanning with digital airborne photogrammetry. Geomorphology, 206: 492-504. doi: 10.1016/j.geomorph.2013.10.020
Zenklusen Mutter, E.; Phillips, M., 2012: Active layer characteristics at ten borehole sites in Alpine permafrost terrain, Switzerland. Permafrost and Periglacial Processes, 23: 138-151. doi: 10.1002/ppp.1738
Rist, A.; Phillips, M.; Springman, S.M., 2012: Inclinable shear box simulations of deepening active layers on perennially frozen scree slopes. Permafrost and Periglacial Processes, 23, 1: 26-38. doi: 10.1002/ppp.1730
Cremonese, E.; Gruber, S.; Phillips, M.; Pogliotti, P.; Boeckli, L.; Noetzli, J.; Suter, C.; Bodin, X.; Crepaz, A.; Kellerer-Pirklbauer, A.; Lang, K.; Letey, S.; Mair, V.; Morra di Cella, U.; Ravanel, L.; Scapozza, C.; Seppi, R.; Zischg, A., 2011: Brief communication: "An inventory of permafrost evidence for the European Alps". Cryosphere, 5, 3: 651-657. doi: 10.5194/tc-5-651-2011
Kenner, R.; Phillips, M.; Danioth, C.; Denier, C.; Thee, P.; Zgraggen, A., 2011: Investigation of rock and ice loss in a recently deglaciated moutain rock wall using terrestrial laser scanning: Gemsstock, Swiss Alps. Cold Regions Science and Technology, 67, 3: 157-164. doi: 10.1016/j.coldregions.2011.04.006
Zenklusen Mutter, E.; Blanchet, J.; Phillips, M., 2010: Analysis of ground temperature trends in Alpine permafrost using generalized least squares. Journal of Geophysical Research F: Earth Surface, 115: F04009 (12 pp.). doi: 10.1029/2009JF001648
Haeberli, W.; Noetzli, J.; Arenson, L.; Delaloye, R.; Gärtner-Roer, I.; Gruber, S.; Isaksen, K.; Kneisel, C.; Krautblatter, M.; Phillips, M., 2010: Mountain permafrost: development and challenges of a young research field. Journal of Glaciology, 56, 200: 1043-1058. doi: 10.3189/002214311796406121
Bommer, C.; Phillips, M.; Arenson, L.U., 2010: Practical recommendations for planning, constructing and maintaining infrastructure in mountain Permafrost. Permafrost and Periglacial Processes, 21, 1: 97-104. doi: 10.1002/ppp.679
Phillips, M.; Zenklusen Mutter, E.; Kern-Luetschg, M.; Lehning, M., 2009: Rapid Degradation of Ground Ice in a Ventilated Talus Slope: Flüela Pass, Swiss Alps. Permafrost and Periglacial Processes, 20: 1-14. doi: 10.1002/ppp.638
Marty, C.; Phillips, M.; Lehning, M.; Wilhelm, C.; Bauder, A., 2009: Klimaänderung und Naturgefahren in Graubünden. Schweizerische Zeitschrift für Forstwesen, 160, 7: 201-209. doi: 10.3188/szf.2009.0201
Harris, C.; Arenson, L.U.; Christiansen, H.H.; Etzelmüller, B.; Frauenfelder, R.; Gruber, S.; Haeberli, W.; Hauk, C.; Hölzle, M.; Humlum, O.; Isaksen, K.; Kääb, A.; Kern-Lütschg, M.A.; Lehning, M.; Matsuoka, N.; Murton, J.B.; Nötzli, J.; Phillips, M.; Ross, N.; ... Vonder Mühll, D., 2009: Permafrost and climate in Europe: Monitoring and modelling thermal, geomorphological and geotechnical responses. Earth-Science Reviews, 92: 117-171. doi: 10.1016/j.earscirev.2008.12.002
Phillips, M.; Ladner, F.; Müller, M.; Sambeth, U.; Sorg, J.; Teysseire, P., 2007: Monitoring and reconstruction of a chairlift midway station in creeping permafrost terrain, Grächen, Swiss Alps. Cold Regions Science and Technology, 47: 32-42. doi: 10.1016/j.coldregions.2006.08.014
Phillips, M.; Schweizer, J., 2007: Effect of mountain permafrost on snowpack stability. Cold Regions Science and Technology, 47: 43-49. doi: 10.1016/j.coldregions.2006.08.010
Phillips, M., 2006: Avalanche defence strategies and monitoring of two sites in mountain permafrost terrain, Pontresina, Eastern Swiss Alps. Natural Hazards, 39, 3: 353-379. doi: 10.1007/s11069-005-6126-x
Rist, A.; Phillips, M., 2005: First results of investigations on hydrothermal processes within the active layer above alpine permafrost in steep terrain. Norwegian Journal of Geography, 59, 2: 177-183. doi: 10.1080/00291950510020574
Further scientific publications
Noetzli, J.; Phillips, M., 2019: Mountain permafrost hydrology. Eine Studie im Rahmen des NCCS Themenschwerpunktes "Hydrologische Grundlagen zum Klimawandel" des National Centre for Climate Services. 18 p. doi: 10.16904/slf.1
Phillips, M.; Kos, A.; Amann, F.; Bonanomi, Y.; Huwiler, A.; Negrini, M.; Lüthi, R.; Kenner, R.; Wolter, A.; Bühler, Y., 2016: Deep-seated rock slope failures in mountain permafrost: Pizzo Cengalo and Piz Kesch (Canton Grisons, Switzerland). In: Koboltschnig, G. (eds), 2016: 13th congress INTERPRAEVENT 2016. 30 May to 2 June 2016. Lucerne, Switzerland. Extended abstracts "Living with natural risks". 13th congress INTERPRAEVENT 2016, Lucerne, Switzerland. 148-149.
Mair, V.; Mosna, D.; Kenner, R.; Chinellato, G.; Phillips, M.; Strada, C.; Thiebes, B., 2016: Integration of remote and terrestrial monitoring data for analysing alpine geomorphic processes – examples from Switzerland and Italy. In: Koboltschnig, G. (eds), 2016: 13th congress INTERPRAEVENT 2016. 30 May to 2 June 2016. Lucerne, Switzerland. Conference proceedings "Living with natural risks". 13th congress INTERPRAEVENT 2016, Lucerne, Switzerland, May 30-June 2, 2016. 336-344.
Chinellato, G.; Iasio, C.; Mair, V.; Strada, C.; Mosna, D.; Phillips, M.; Kenner, R.; Zischg, A., 2015: Remote and terrestrial ground monitoring techniques integration for hazard assessment and prediction in densely populated mountain areas. In: Lollino, G.; Arattano, M.; Rinaldi, M.; Giustolisi, O.; Marechal, J.-C.; Grant, G.E. (eds), 2015: Engineering Geology for Society and Territory - Volume 3. River Basins, Reservoir Sedimentation and Water Resources. London, Taylor & Francis. 379-383. doi: 10.1007/978-3-319-09057-3_59
WSL-Institut für Schnee- und Lawinenforschung SLF (Ed.); Feistl, T.; Fierz, C.; Huovinen, C.; Jonas, T.; Löwe, H.; Margreth, S.; Marty, C.; Phillips, M.; Rhyner, H.; Rixen, C.; Schweizer, J.; Stähli, M.; Stucki, T., 2013: Schnee. 160 p.
Marty, C.; Rixen, C.; Phillips, M., 2013: Schnee und Klima. In: WSL-Institut für Schnee- und Lawinenforschung SLF (eds), 2013: Schnee. Darmstadt, Primus. 134-155.
Zenklusen Mutter, E.; Phillips, M., 2012: Thermal evidence of recent Talik formation in Ritigraben rock glacier: Swiss Alps. In: Hinkel, K.M. (eds), 2012: Resources and risks of permafrost areas in a changing world. Proceedings. Vol. 1: international contributions. Tenth international conference on permafrost (TICOP 2012), Salekhard, Russia. 479-483.
Bommer, C.; Phillips, M.; Keusen, H.; Teysseire, P., 2012: Costruire sul permafrost. Guida pratica. 128 p.
Delaloye, R.; Gärtner-Roer, I.; Gruber, S.; Hauk, C.; Hilbich, C.; Nötzli, J.; Phillips, M.; Morard, S., 2010: Permafrost in Switzerland 2006/2007 and 2007/2008. Glaciological report (permafrost) No. 8/9. 68 p.
Dans le pergélisol alpin, chaque projet de construction est unique et requiert des solutions spécifiques afin de faire face aux nombreuses situations exceptionnelles.
Download
Bommer, C.; Phillips, M., 2010: Leitfaden für die Praxis. Tec21, 136, 5-6: 30-33. doi: 10.5169/seals-109563
Phillips, M.; Margreth, S., 2010: Kriechbewegungen unterschätzt. Tec21, 136, 5-6: 24-26. doi: 10.5169/seals-109561
Im Hochgebirgspermafrost ist jedes Bauprojekt einzigartig und verlangt nach speziellen Lösungen. Im vorliegenden Leitfaden werden diverse Herausforderungen und mögliche Lösungen dazu beschrieben.
Marty, C.; Korup, O.; Phillips, M.; Margreth, S., 2009: Mountain hazards. In: Kohler, T.; Maselli, D. (eds), 2009: Mountains and Climate Change - From Understanding to Action. Bern, Geographica Bernensia, Centre for Development and Environment (CDE). 31-40.
Bommer, C.; Keusen, H.R.; Phillips, M., 2008: Engineering Solutions for Foundations and Anchors in Mountain Permafrost. In: Douglas, L.; Hinkel, K.; Hinkel, K.M. (eds), 2008: Proceedings of the Ninth international conference on Permafrost. Ninth international conference on Permafrost, Fairbanks, June 29 - July 3, 2008. 159-163.
Phillips, M.; Margreth, S., 2008: Effects of Ground Temperature and Slope Deformation on the Service Life of Snow-Supporting Structures in Mountain Permafrost: Wisse Schijen, Randa, Swiss Alps. In: Douglas, L.; Hinkel, K.; Hinkel, K.M. (eds), 2008: Proceedings of the Ninth international conference on Permafrost. Ninth international conference on Permafrost, Fairbanks, June 29 - July 3, 2008. 1417-1422.
Phillips, M.; Ladner, F.; Müller, M.; Sambeth, U.; Sorg, J.; Teysseire, P., 2005: Stability problems under a chairlift midway station in creeping permafrost terrain, Grächen, Swiss Alps. In: Elder, K. (eds), 2005: International snow science workshop proceedings 2004. International snow science workshop, ISSW 2004, Jackson Hole, WY, USA, September 19-24, 2004. 682-687.
Phillips, M.; Schweizer, J., 2005: On the relation between mountain permafrost and snowpack stability. In: Elder, K. (eds), 2005: International snow science workshop proceedings 2004. International snow science workshop, ISSW 2004, Jackson Hole, WY, USA, September 19-24, 2004. 133-137.
Phillips, M.; Margreth, S.; Ammann, W., 2003: Creep of snow-supporting structures in alpine permafrost. In: Phillips, M.; Springman, S.M.; Arenson, L.U. (eds), 2003: Permafrost. Proceedings Vol. 2. 8th International Conference on Permafrost, Zurich. 891-896.
Phillips, M.; Margreth, S.; Stoffel, L.; Ammann, W.J., 2003: Development of Swiss Guidelines for the Construction of Snow-Supporting Structures in Creeping Alpine Permafrost Terrain. In: Culligan, P.J.; Einstein, H.H.; Whittle, A.J. (eds), 2003: Soil and rock America 2003. 12th Panamerican Conference on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering, June 22-26, 2003. 2603-2610.
Phillips, M.; Springman, S.M.; Arenson, L.U. (eds), 2003: Permafrost. 8th Infernational Conference on Permafrost, Zurich, Switzerland, July 21-25, 2003. Zurich, Switzerland, Balkema. 1322 p.
Phillips, M.; Broccard, A.; Margreth, S.; Thalparpan, P., 2002: Stability of an artificially modified scree slope in alpine permafrost. In: Bottarin, R.; Tappeiner, U. (eds), 2002: Interdisciplinary Mountain Research. Berlin; Wien, Blackwell. 120-128.
Phillips, M., 2002: Paravalanches sur deux pentes instables dans le pérgelisol valaisan. Bulletin de la Murithienne, 120: 19-24.
Thalparpan, P.; Moser, K.; Phillips, M., 2002: Bauen auf bewegtem Boden. Problematik von Lawinenverbauungen im Permafrost. Tec21, 19-24.
Phillips, M.; Bartelt, P.; Christen, M., 2000: Anchor temperatures of avalanche defence snow supporting structures in frozen ground. In: Hjorth-Hansen, E.; Holand, I.; Løset, S.; Norem, H. (eds), 2000: Snow engineering. Recent advances and developments. Proceedings of the fourth international conference on snow engineering. Fourth international conference on snow engineering,, Trondheim, June 19-21, 2000. 245-250.
Phillips, M., 2000: Influences of snow supporting structures on the thermal regime of the ground in alpine permafrost terrain. Davos, Eidgenössisches Institut für Schnee- und Lawinenforschung. 146 p.
Thalparpan, P.; Phillips, M.; Ammann, W., 1998: Snow supporting structures in steep permafrost terrain in the Swiss Alps. In: Lewkowicz, A.G.; Allard, M. (eds), 1998: Permafrost. Seventh International Conference. 1049-1056.
Magazine article and brochures
Bast, A.; Phillips, M.; Bründl, M.; Stähli, M.; Bartelt, P.; Ortner, G.; Schweizer, J., 2020: Die Auswirkungen des Klimawandels auf alpine Massenbewegungen: das WSL Forschungsprogramm CCAMM. FAN Agenda, Fachleute Naturgefahren Schweiz, 15-17.
Zenklusen Mutter, E.; Singeisen, C.; Kenner, R.; Phillips, M.; Burchard, U.; Steffen, D.; Stoebener, P.; Mayoraz, R., 2020: Zukünftige Gefahren und Risiken aus gefrorenen Felswänden im Wallis. FAN Agenda, Fachleute Naturgefahren Schweiz, 18-24.
Arenson, L.U.; Phillips, M., 2018: Leben und Bauen in Permafrostregionen. Prozessverständnis und kreative lngenieurslösungen bei extremen Bedingungen. Geographische Rundschau, 16-21.
Phillips, M.; Lüthi, R.; Kenner, R.; Barblan, R., 2015: Felssturz am Piz Kesch, Winter 2014. Bündnerwald, 68, 1: 46-49.
Landtwing, M.; Phillips, M., 2015: Permafrost in den Alpen. Mit Naturgefahren leben: das Beispiel Pontresina. Praxis Geographie, 16-25.
Hipp, T.; Phillips, M., 2014: Alpiner Permafrost: Zeiten des Wandels. Panorama : das Magazin des Deutschen Alpenvereins, 48-49.
Kenner, R.; Phillips, M., 2010: Deformationsmessungen mittels terrestrischem Laserscanning. Bündnerwald, 63, 6: 23-28.
Bommer, C.; Phillips, M., 2009: Bauen im Permafrost. Geosciences Actuel, 28-30.
Marty, C.; Phillips, M.; Lehning, M., 2007: Klimaänderungen und Naturgefahren. Bündnerwald, 60, 3: 35-42.
Nötzli, J.; Vonder Mühll, D.; Roer, I.; Delaloye, R.; Frei, C.; Gruber, S.; Haeberli, W.; Hoelzle, M.; Phillips, M., 2007: Permafrost in den Schweizer Alpen 2004/05 und 2005/06. Alpen, 83, 9: 26-33.
Phillips, M., 2007: Snow-supporting structures in mountain permafrost terrain. Ice and Climate News, 9.
Vonder Mühll, D.; Delaloye, R.; Gruber, S.; Hauk, C.; Hoelzle, M.; Nötzli, J.; Salzmann, N.; Phillips, M., 2005: Permafrost Monitoring Switzerland (PERMOS): Permafrost der Schweizer Alpen 2002/03 und 2003/04. Alpen, 81, 10: 24-31.
Phillips, M.; Arenson, L.; Kääb, A.; Hoelzle, M., 2002: Dem Permafrost oberhalb von Pontresina auf der Spur: vielfältige Untersuchungen geben Aufschluss über den Zustand des Blockgletschers. Bündnerwald, 55, 4: 79-83.
Thalparpan, P.; Phillips, M.; Ammann, W., 1998: Lawinenverbau im Permafrost: SLF-Versuchsverbauungen am Schafberg/Pontresina. Bündnerwald, 51, 2: 42-48.
Thalparpan, P.; Phillips, M., 1998: Permafrost CH-2000: Lawinenverbauungen im Permafrost. Bündnerwald, 51, 1: 40-43.
Thalparpan, P.; Phillips, M., 1998: Sibirische Böden in den Bündner Alpen. Terra Grischuna, 57, 6: 22-25.