Swiss Glacier Collapse Destroys Alpine Village and Sparks Search Efforts
A large section of Birch Glacier in Switzerland collapsed, burying the village of Blatten under ice, rock, and mud, likely due to climate change-induced permafrost thawing and glacier instability. The event highlights the increasing frequency of glacial and landslide disasters linked to warming temperatures, with scientists warning of more such events and the potential long-term impacts on water resources and sea levels.