1. August 2025|
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|4 months agoMassive rockfall threatens Swiss village of Brienz
Around 25,000 cubic meters of rock has fallen near the eastern Swiss village of Brienz, significantly more than initially estimated, raising concerns about resident safety.
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- Around 25,000 cubic meters of rock fell near Brienz, significantly more than initial 10,000 cubic meter estimate
- The village of Brienz was evacuated in November 2024
- Current ground movement in village area is around 0.6 meters per year
By The Numbers
25,000
cubic meters of rockfall
0.6
meters per year of ground movement
They Said
"The figure has since been adjusted on the basis of drone flights"