Abstract
In alpine areas, monitoring of changes over time caused by the slope movements is of high importance for a proactive management of gravity-driven natural hazards, such landslides of different types, deep-seated gravitational slope deformations and permafrost creep (i.e., rock glaciers). Moreover, changes in permafrost are commonly considered an important driver of slope instability while also being recognized to be an important natural indicator of climate change. This study shows several examples of methods based on microwave remote sensing applied in different areas located in South Tyrol – Italy and the results obtained, showing potential and limitations of the techniques used related to the specific characteristics of this mountain region in terms of topography, spatial and temporal heterogeneity, and phenomena.