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Glacier Collapse Buries Swiss Village, Marking a Grim Milestone in Alpine Climate Crisis - Climate Fact Checks (climatefactchecks.org)
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The shrinking of Alpine glaciers has destabilized entire mountain faces. Permafrost, which acts as the frozen glue holding rocks together at high altitudes, is thawing rapidly. Without it, gravel and boulders are loosened, making rockslides and glacier collapses like the one in Blatten not just possible but increasingly likely.

The collapse at Blatten serves as a stark visual metaphor for the broader climate crisis. Once-stable landscapes are becoming volatile, and traditional forecasting models can no longer keep pace with accelerating change.

For now, the focus remains on immediate rescue and relief. But as scientists and citizens alike grapple with the scale of the disaster, Blatten’s destruction will likely become a touchstone in the global conversation about climate resilience and preparedness.

In a world where glaciers are vanishing and mountain communities are becoming climate frontlines, Blatten is not an isolated tragedy—it is a warning.

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[-] [email protected] 3 points 2 days ago

but no...the towns mayor claims they will dig and rebuild the village instead of changing anything. swiss....uargh

this post was submitted on 30 May 2025
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