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The second webinar of the LandAware 2026 webinar series “Landslide Monitoring at the Slope Scale: From Challenges to Early Warning Solutions“, by Andrea Carri (ASE – Advanced Slope Engineering S.r.l.) is scheduled for February 26, 2026 at 06:00 UTC (07:00 CET – 11:30 IST – Feb 25, 23:00 MST).

Abstract:
Slope-scale landslide monitoring represents a critical yet complex component of effective early warning systems. Unlike regional-scale approaches, slope-scale monitoring requires site-specific design choices and long-term operational strategies that directly affect the reliability and credibility of the warning process. This webinar provides a comprehensive overview of the technical and operational challenges associated with the planning, design, implementation, and management of slope-scale monitoring systems.
Key topics include the definition of monitoring objectives, sensor selection and spatial configuration, power supply and communication constraints, data continuity, system maintenance, and robustness under real-world environmental conditions. Particular emphasis is placed on the integration of heterogeneous monitoring technologies and on the transition from raw data acquisition to interpretation and decision support.
The execution phase is explored through real case studies, illustrating how monitoring data are processed, validated, and interpreted over time. Specific attention is given to threshold definition, alert logic, and the management of uncertainties, including the identification and filtering of false positives. Examples of operational early warning actions triggered by monitoring systems are presented to highlight the practical implications of monitoring results.
The webinar aims to contribute to the LandAware community by fostering a shared understanding of best practices, limitations, and lessons learned, and by strengthening the link between slope-scale monitoring, operational decision-making, and landslide early warning.

Biography:
PhD, Eng. Andrea Carri (born 1990) is a civil and environmental engineer specialized in landslide monitoring systems and early warning applications. He obtained his Bachelor’s degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering from the University of Parma in 2012 and his Master’s degree in Environmental Engineering in 2015, with a thesis focused on automatic slope monitoring systems, software development, and data processing.
In 2019, he was awarded a PhD in Engineering and Architecture (31st cycle) at the University of Parma. His doctoral research, supervised by Prof. Andrea Segalini, was entitled “Innovative monitoring instrumentation and methods for landslide risk management and mitigation” and focused on advanced sensing technologies, data interpretation, and operational monitoring strategies.
Since 2015, he has been working at ASE – Advanced Slope Engineering S.r.l., initially within the R&D department. He has served as Technical Director since 2021 and is a member of the company’s Board. His professional activity focuses on the design and implementation of slope-scale monitoring systems, software architecture, data processing algorithms, and calculation methodologies for geotechnical monitoring and early warning.
Andrea Carri is the author and co-author of numerous scientific publications in national and international journals and has been involved in the co-supervision of PhD and Master’s theses in Engineering and Geology. He is an active member of the LandAware Network and of the SIG – Società Italiana Gallerie (Italian Tunnelling Society).

The recording of the webinar on “Early Warning and Response of the Blatten glacier collapse”, presented by Guillaume Favre-Bulle (Natural Hazards Service of the Canton of Valais), held online on 29 January 2026, is available to watch on the LandAware YouTube channel.

A new monthly webinar series for the LandAware network kicks off on January 29 2026!

Scheduled for the last Thursday of each month and with alternating Time Zones to maximise accessibility, all presentations will be recorded and accessible on the LandAware website and YouTube channel.

The first webinar, scheduled for January 29, 2026 at 16:00 CET (15:00 UTC), is dedicated to the Blatten event: a glacier collapse in the Canton of Valais, Switzerland, that caused a landslide which buried and destroyed large parts of the village of Blatten on 28 May 2025. The failure was preceded by progressive precursors, which were monitored, allowing the evacuation of the village since 19 May.

The webinar will be held by Guillaume Favre-Bulle (Natural Hazards Service of the Canton of Valais).

Abstract:
As a cantonal (state-level) authority, we provide technical and financial support to local municipalities in their management of natural hazards. This presentation highlights key moments from the cantonal point of view in the crisis management before and after the glacier collapse in Blatten and shares lessons learned from the event.

Bio:
Guillaume Favre-Bulle holds a Master of Science (MSc) in Environmental Geosciences from the University of Lausanne, Switzerland. He has worked as a geologist for the State of Valais since 2017 and has led the Geological Hazards Team since 2018. He has over 15 years of experience in natural risk management, gained in geology and engineering firms. He now heads the Natural Hazards Service of the Canton of Valais, leading a team of around 50 people dedicated to the integrated management of gravitational hazards.