# The threat from rock slope failures to ski resorts

Source: [Eos](https://eos.org/thelandslideblog/rock-slope-failures-ski-resorts) · 2026-11-13 · Earth & Climate
Page: https://themorning.science/story/the-threat-from-rock-slope-failures-to-ski-resorts-363bfe20e79eb2af
Kind: research · Impact: medium

## In brief

- A new paper by Blondeau and Gunnell (2026) in the Journal of Environmental Management examines how landslide risk at ski resorts in northern France is changing over time.
- The study focuses on rock slope failures, which the Eos article presents as a growing threat to ski resorts.
- Skiing is popular in many high mountain areas, which makes resort exposure to these hazards relevant beyond France.

## Why it matters

Rock slope failures can damage resort infrastructure and endanger skiers, so evidence on how the risk is evolving can inform resort planning and safety management.

## Coverage

- [The threat from rock slope failures to ski resorts](https://eos.org/thelandslideblog/rock-slope-failures-ski-resorts) — Eos, 2026-11-13

Tags: landslides, rock slope failure, ski resorts, natural hazards, france

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