08:00 AM·environment
Blatten glacier movement accelerates to alarming rate
Swiss authorities report significant increase in glacier fractures with movement reaching 10 meters per day
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Glacial Lake Successfully Drains Without Flooding
Faverges lake on Plaine Morte glacier empties safely through artificial drainage channel, demonstrating effectiveness of Swiss environmental engineering.
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04:00 PM·environment
Blatten Glacier Movement Sparks Emergency Response
Authorities report alarming 10-meter daily advance of Blatten glacier front, with nine million tonnes of debris threatening valley safety, prompting enhanced monitoring measures.
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08:00 AM·natural hazards
Nine Billion Kilograms of Debris Threatens Valais Valley
Experts warn of potential catastrophe as Birch Glacier above Blatten moves rapidly, carrying massive debris load threatening local communities
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12:00 PM·transportation
Rockfall Disrupts Zermatt Rail Connection Again
Second rockfall in a week interrupts train service between Täsch and Zermatt, highlighting increasing challenges of Alpine infrastructure maintenance.
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