Swiss village lives in the shadow of an unstable mountain
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A Swiss village is threatened by a landslide more powerful than the Blatten disaster against the background of melting glaciers - changeAn unstable rock of Spitz-Stein hangs over the village of Kandersteg. Melting glaciers and permafrost due to warming increases the risk of collapse and waves from the lake.
Swiss village lives in the shadow of an unstable mountain
Kandersteg, a picturesque Swiss Alpine village, sits beneath the unstable Spitze Stei rock formation, which could trigger a major landslide if it collapses. Scientists say rising temperatures are melting glaciers and thawing mountain permafrost, making slopes increasingly unstable across the Alps.
Swiss village Kandersteg faces landslide risk from Spitze Stei rock
Kandersteg, a Swiss village of 1,300 residents, faces hazards from the unstable Spitze Stei rock formation, which poses a landslide risk potentially greater than the 2025 Blatten incident. Increased glacier melt and permafrost thaw, driven by climate change, exacerbate this danger. Authorities monitor the area continuously.
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