In the past century, scientists have observed more rockfalls and avalanches in the Alps, a looming threat to nearby villages.

"This can excavate big holes." Scientists discover worrying phenomenon after drilling into glaciers: 'We need to be prepared' first appeared on The Cool Down.

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 ...

Climate change appears to be making some of Switzerland's vaunted glaciers look like Swiss cheese: full of holes.

A new 3D simulation tool developed by ETH and SLF researchers now allows for significantly more accurate predictions of ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

Huss said the landslide was triggered by rocks piling onto the glacier, though he also called Birch's advance a “precursor." The main takeaway from the Birch Glacier collapse, Huss says, is that ...

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 ...