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The geologist warned of breaking 1.5 million cubic meters of the glacier.
A glacier of the Swiss Alps Mountains in Switzerland on Wednesday caused terrible landslide. The glacier rose a flood of snow, mud and rocks, which swept away the Aline village of Blatton near Lotschental Valley. About 90% of the village has been destroyed in snow.
According to Reuters, earlier this month, Geologists warned of the breaking of the glacier. He had said that 1.5 million cubic meters of glacier may break. After this, 300 people and cattle were safely evacuated from the area.
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A person missing after landslide, search continues
A local officer told the media that 64 -year -old man is missing after landslide. Drones with thermal cameras are being used to search for him.
Authorities have closed the main road leading to the valley. At the same time, Swiss Environment Minister Albert Rosti has threatened the situation to worse.
In the drone footage, the entire village is seen pressing in mud and debris. At the same time, the Lonja River was also filled with debris, causing water flow to stop and flood.
The area’s mayor Mathias Belwald said- our village has been lost. The village is under the rubble. We will make it again.
Officials said millions of cubic meters of debris fell into the valley due to breaking part of the rock above the glacier, including snow.
Climate change increases the risk of landslide
There have been many landslide incidents in Switzerland in recent years, mainly due to melting of glaciers in the Alps region, breakdown of permafrost, and heavy rains.
- Climate change: Glaciers are melting due to rapid growing pollution. Glaciers of Switzerland have melted more than 50%.
- Heavy rain: Monsoon or extreme weather events loosen the soil, causing the soil to cut.
- Earthquake: Small earthquakes in Swiss Alps can also trigger landslides.
- Human activities: Activities such as road construction and mining weaken the slopes, and promote landslide.
60% of Switzerland is covered with Alps mountains
Switzerland is known as heaven on Gharti. It is a small, mountainous country located in Middle Europe. Which is surrounded by Germany in the north, Austria and Liechtenstein in the north, Italy in the south, and France in the west. Its area is about 41,285 square kilometers.
60% of Switzerland is covered with the Alps mountains, including famous mountains such as Mont Blanc (4,810 m) and Jungfrau. The country also consists of glaciers, lakes (such as Geneva Lake, Lucene Lake), and rivers (eg Ron, Rhine).
Switzerland has started using sensors, drones, and satellites to monitor glaciers and slopes to reduce the dangers of recent landslide. Also, by 2050, a target of net-ziro carbon emissions has been set.
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