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In the past century, scientists have observed more rockfalls and avalanches in the Alps, a looming threat to nearby villages.
A review of data showed that the Birch Glacier was a rarity in that it has been advancing while most glaciers have been receding. And its advance had been increasing in recent years, to the point that ...
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The Cool Down on MSNScientists discover worrying phenomenon after drilling into glaciers: 'We need to be prepared'"This can excavate big holes." Scientists discover worrying phenomenon after drilling into glaciers: 'We need to be prepared' first appeared on The Cool Down.
The Birch Glacier on the mountain, which held back a mass of rock near the peak, gave way — sending an avalanche into the valley village below. Experts say geological shifts and, to a lesser extent ...
Climate change appears to be making some of Switzerland's vaunted glaciers look like Swiss cheese: full of holes.
The main takeaway from the Birch Glacier collapse, Huss says, is that “unexpected things happen.” “If you ask me, like three weeks ago, nobody would have guessed that the whole village is ...
A new 3D simulation tool developed by ETH and SLF researchers now allows for significantly more accurate predictions of ...
The aftermath of the Birch Glacier collapse is visible in Blatten, Switzerland, June 11, 2025. Matthias Schrader/AP.
The main takeaway from the Birch Glacier collapse, Huss says, is that “unexpected things happen.” “If you ask me, like three weeks ago, nobody would have guessed that the whole village is ...
The main takeaway from the Birch Glacier collapse, Huss says, is that “unexpected things happen.” “If you ask me, like three weeks ago, nobody would have guessed that the whole village is ...
A review of data showed that the Birch Glacier was a rarity in that it has been advancing while most glaciers have been receding. And its advance had been increasing in recent years, ...
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