Glacier collapse swallows part of Swiss village
Summary
A part of the Birch glacier collapsed, causing ice, mud, and rocks to flood the Swiss village of Blatten. The village, which had already been evacuated, experienced significant destruction, including flattened homes. One person is reported missing due to the incident.Key Facts
- A large section of the Birch glacier collapsed.
- The collapse triggered a flood of ice, mud, and rocks.
- The affected village is Blatten in Switzerland.
- Blatten had been evacuated before the incident.
- Around 300 residents had to leave their homes.
- One person is currently missing after the collapse.
- Many homes in Blatten have been destroyed.
- The melting of glaciers is linked to global warming.
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