How the Glacier Under the Little Nesthorn Lost Its Grip

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Researchers gain further insights into the triggers of the extraordinary ice-rock avalanche.

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The damage caused by the collapse of the Birch Glacier on 28 May amazes even the glaciologists. The villagers, who have lost everything, are already thinking of rebuilding Blatten, notes this report published by the British daily "The Guardian".

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A massive avalanche of rocks, ice and mud triggered by the collapse of part of the Swiss mountain Kleiner Nesthorn that destroyed the village of Blatten is an unprecedented natural disaster likely to cost hundreds of millions of dollars, the Swiss Insurance Association said. Experts say the event also serves as a stark warning about a warming planet.

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If the total extent of the damage is not yet known, one thing is certain: this major disaster in the Lötschental consists of an insured natural disaster.

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It is an impressive and rare phenomenon that completely destroyed the village of Blatten in Switzerland. On 28 May 2025, a huge avalanche of rocks and ice broke through the Lötschental valley. Back on a chain of events that is not yet over.