Swiss Alps village narrowly avoids destruction in massive rockslide.

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Swiss Alps village narrowly avoids destruction in massive rockslide.
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A massive rockslide narrowly missed the evacuated village of Brienz in Switzerland, with 50 million cubic feet of rock coming down the slope on Thursday night. The rubble from the rockslide was nearly 40 feet deep, and an access road was completely buried under the debris. Although authorities are working on further evaluations, residents are likely to be able to return soon. The incident highlights the growing risk of natural hazards in Switzerland due to climate change, including an increase in erosion because of higher temperatures.

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