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Originally Published 5 months ago — by Space
Cyril Dupuy and his team set a record by capturing Europe's highest-altitude image of the sun using the Vaonis Vespera Pro smart telescope during an expedition to Mont Blanc, reaching 4,300 meters and capturing detailed images of sunspots and distant galaxies.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Guardian
Mont Blanc, the tallest mountain in the Alps, has shrunk by 2.2 meters since 2021, reaching its lowest height in recent memory. The new official height is 4,805.59 meters. Climate and glaciology experts caution against linking the shrinkage to global warming, as variations in wind and precipitation play a significant role. The decline could be due to lower summer precipitation, and researchers hope to gather data on the impact of climate change on the Alps. The region has already experienced a loss of glaciers and permafrost due to global warming.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by FRANCE 24 English
France's tallest mountain, Mont Blanc, has decreased in height by over two meters in the past two years, measuring at 4,805.59 meters (15,766.4 feet). The decline may be attributed to lower summer precipitation. The mountain's peak measures 4,792 meters above sea level, but its ice and snow covering varies annually due to weather conditions. Researchers have been measuring Mont Blanc every two years since 2001 to study the impact of climate change on the Alps. The recent measurements were conducted by a team equipped with high-tech tools and a drone.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CNN
An avalanche struck the French Alps near Mont Blanc, killing at least four people and injuring several others. The victims were backcountry skiing and their identities are being confirmed. Emergency workers are still conducting rescue operations. French President Emmanuel Macron expressed his condolences to the victims and their families. The avalanche spread across an area of 1 kilometer by 500 meters, at an altitude of 3,500 meters.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Fox News
An avalanche in the French Alps killed at least four hikers and injured others on Sunday. The incident occurred at the Armancette glacier near Mont Blanc. The death and injury toll were likely to rise later Sunday as more victims are found. French President Emmanuel Macron said a rescue team had been mobilized to find additional victims. The nearby ski resort of Contamines-Montjoie warned skiers to exercise caution when skiing away from prepared ski runs.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by ABC News
Two skiers are missing after being caught in an avalanche near Mont Blanc on the Italy-France border. Two other skiers who survived the avalanche alerted rescuers, but low-lying clouds prevented helicopters from reaching the scene. The chances of finding the missing skiers alive are slim, according to the mayor of Courmayeur. The avalanche risk in the area was a level-three "considerable" danger on a scale of five risk levels.