Nature

Weather

Heavy Snowfall Triggers High Avalanche Danger Across Northern Alps

The Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research (SLF) has issued a high avalanche risk warning for parts of the northern Alps, including the Glarus Alps and Central Swiss Alps. Spontaneous avalanches are expected due to large amounts of fresh snow, making off-piste conditions highly critical.

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Northern Lights

Rare Northern Lights Dazzle Switzerland for Second Consecutive Night

A powerful geomagnetic storm, described as the strongest in over 20 years, created a spectacular aurora borealis visible across Switzerland for a second night in a row. The rare natural phenomenon was observed in high-altitude areas, with violet and green lights seen from the Gornergrat to the Jungfraujoch.

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Science

Rare Northern Lights Dazzle Switzerland After Strongest Solar Storm in 20 Years

A powerful G4-level geomagnetic storm brought the aurora borealis to Swiss skies, a rare natural spectacle particularly visible at higher altitudes, while also posing potential risks to power grids and satellites.

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Environment

In a legally binding measure to target protection efforts, Switzerland has created a new 'List of Priority Species' featuring 2,999 plants and animals for which the country has a special responsibility, including endemic species like the Blüemlisalp ground beetle.

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