May 27, 2025|
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|6 months agoBlatten Glacier Movement Sparks Emergency Response
Authorities report alarming 10-meter daily advance of Blatten glacier front, with nine million tonnes of debris threatening valley safety, prompting enhanced monitoring measures.
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- The Blatten glacier front is advancing at an alarming rate of 10 meters per day
- Nine million tonnes of debris are weighing down on the Birch glacier
- A large avalanche of ice, rock, snow and water occurred on Monday night
- Additional monitoring equipment including a second camera is being installed
By The Numbers
10
meters per day glacier advancement
9000000
tonnes of debris
They Said
"A massive cone of debris had formed on the Birch glacier in recent days"