Damma Glacier, Alpine glacier in Uri, Switzerland.
Damma Glacier is an alpine glacier located in Uri that sits at elevations between 1950 and 2000 meters, surrounded by exposed granite rock formations. Scientific instruments are stationed across the site to measure water flow, precipitation, and ground conditions throughout the year.
Systematic measurements at the site began in 1921, documenting changes to the glacier's ice front over more than a century. The ice has undergone notable transformations, with major shifts in its structure and extent recorded over this long observation period.
The glacier serves as a research location for scientists studying weathering bacteria, soil formation processes, and environmental transformations in alpine environments.
The site is most accessible during summer months when snow has melted and paths are easier to navigate. Sturdy footwear is essential, as the terrain is rocky and uneven throughout the area.
The glacier forefield contains different soil types, from Dystric Hyperskeletic Leptosols near the ice to Haplic Cambisols in older sections.
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