Watch: Moment a glacier collapses down Alps and onto village
Summary
A large piece of the Birch glacier fell into the valley near the Swiss village of Blatten, causing floods and destroying homes. The village had been evacuated due to warnings about the glacier, but one person is missing, and many houses have been flattened.Key Facts
- A glacier collapse occurred near the Swiss village of Blatten.
- The collapse happened at around 15:30 local time on a Wednesday.
- Drone footage captured the event.
- The falling glacier caused a flood and significant damage to homes.
- The village was evacuated before the collapse due to concerns about the glacier's stability.
- One person is reported missing following the incident.
- The collapse created a large cloud of dust and mud in the area.
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