May 28, 2025|
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|6 months agoBlatten 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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- The Blatten glacier in Switzerland is showing significant increase in fractures
- The glacier front is advancing at 10 meters per day
- A large avalanche occurred containing ice, rock, snow and water
- Nine million tonnes of debris are weighing on the glacier
By The Numbers
10
meters per day
9000000
tonnes
They Said
"The front of the glacier is now advancing at a rate of 10 metres a day"
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Unprecedented Glacier Movement
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Current Situation and Risks
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Monitoring and Response Measures
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