North Ossetia–Alania lies on the northern slopes of the Greater Caucasus mountain range, a place of extraordinary beauty and extreme seismic activity. Earthquakes, rockfalls, and landslides are a constant threat in this region.
How do mountains grow and erode? Why do deadly glacial collapses happen, and could tragedies like those in Yungay and the Karmadon Gorge have been avoided? Sean Thomas embarks on a journey through the mountains, valleys, and gorges of North Ossetia to uncover their fascinating secrets.
North Ossetia’s Nature
