The landslide that occurred in Blatten in the canton of Valais at the end of May 2025 and the one in the village of Brienz in ...

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In the past century, scientists have observed more rockfalls and avalanches in the Alps, a looming threat to nearby villages.

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In the Swiss Alpine resort of Kandersteg, officials have been closely monitoring a deteriorating mountain peak that towers above its picturesque homes and hotels, after a glacier collapse and massive ...

The landslide in Blatten VS and the resulting floods caused damage totalling CHF 320 million. Around CHF 260 million of this was due to damage to buildings and household contents, according to ...

By Marleen Kaesebier and Cecile Mantovani KANDERSTEG, Switzerland (Reuters) -In the Swiss Alpine resort of Kandersteg, officials have been closely monitoring a deteriorating mountain peak that towers ...

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Blatten was evacuated before a chunk of a glacier broke off, triggering a dangerous cascade of ice, earth and rock towards the village, in a manner similar to what Kandersteg has been preparing for.