A glacier collapse has led to a massive landslide, impacting the tourism economy of the village of Blatten in Switzerland.
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Updated Aug 19
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What happened
A glacier collapse has led to a massive landslide, impacting the tourism economy of the village of Blatten in Switzerland.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Blatten, Switzerland experienced a rock-ice avalanche, while Markus Stoffel leads research on Alpine hazards.Sub-event
- Blatten, a former village in Switzerland, is being discussed alongside Kandersteg, which is located in the Bern canton of Switzerland.Sub-event
Permafrost thaw and rock collapse pose a shared risk in the Blatten area.1 source
Landslide risk in Blatten due to permafrost melt, linked to a professor at the University of Geneva.1 source
Glacier collapse causes massive landslide in Blatten, affecting local tourism economy.1 source
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The entities involved
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Switzerland
country in Central Europe
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Blatten
municipality in the canton of Valais in Switzerland
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