Former German Olympic biathlon champion Laura Dahlmeier died in a rockslide while climbing in the mountains of northern Pakistan, after rescue efforts were hampered by adverse weather conditions. Dahlmeier, known for her Olympic and world championship successes, had retired from sports to pursue mountaineering and was experienced in high-altitude climbs. Her death marks a tragic end to her adventurous pursuits.
A rockslide in Banff National Park, Canada, resulted in the deaths of two hikers and injuries to three others. The incident occurred near Bow Glacier Falls, and authorities have recovered the victims' bodies, with investigations ongoing to assess further risks. The trail is rated for moderately experienced hikers and is a popular destination.
A glacier in the Swiss Alps broke off, causing a massive landslide that buried part of the evacuated village of Blatten, resulting in one person missing and significant destruction, with authorities and officials responding to the disaster.
A 7.2 magnitude earthquake in Taiwan triggered a rockslide, crushing vehicles on a mountainous road. Shocking dashcam footage captured the moment when boulders came crashing down, leading to at least nine deaths and over 1,000 injuries. Hundreds of people are trapped in hotels due to destroyed roads, and rescue efforts are underway. The earthquake, the strongest in 25 years, also caused a small tsunami on the coast of Japan's Yonaguni island.
A dramatic rockslide occurred at Lulworth Cove on Dorset's Jurassic Coast following heavy rainfall, with no reported injuries despite crowds being stunned by the incident. The area has experienced multiple landslips recently, with the most recent one captured on video just a few days prior. The unstable cliffs have been attributed to severe changes in environmental conditions, making them more prone to landslips, and warnings have been issued to take caution near the cliffs.
A rockslide caused by relentless atmospheric river storms closed a segment of US Highway 101 at Last Chance Grade in Del Norte County, California. The rockslide, captured on Caltrans cameras, blocked both directions of the highway with no estimated time for reopening. The region has been hit by multiple rainstorms, and with more storms looming, the National Service warns of continued risk of mudslides and landslides in Northern California.
A rockslide at the Ein Gedi Nature Reserve in Israel has resulted in the death of a 5-year-old child and injuries to several others. Rescue teams are still searching for survivors as they navigate the difficult terrain. The popular tourist site, known for its oasis and hiking trails, attracts visitors from around the world. The cause of the rockslide is currently unknown.
A rockslide on state Route 14, about 6 miles east of Cedar City, Utah, left the highway completely covered in small boulders, leading to a complete road closure in both directions. There is no estimated time of reopening, and drivers will have to take alternative routes to nearby attractions such as Brian Head Resort, Cedar Breaks National Monument, and Bryce Canyon National Park.
A massive rockslide narrowly missed the tiny village of Brienz in Switzerland, which had been evacuated last month due to the threat of rockfall. The rockslide stopped just short of the settlement of fewer than 100 residents, leaving the village unharmed. The rubble from the rockslide was nearly 40 feet deep, and an access road was completely buried under the debris. Local authorities were relieved with the outcome and said residents would likely be able to return, but further evaluations are needed. Swiss authorities warn of a growing risk of natural hazards in the country due to climate change.
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.
A massive rockslide narrowly missed the Swiss village of Brienz, which was evacuated last month due to the risk of a potential disaster. The rockslide stopped just short of the village, leaving a "meters-high deposit" in front of the school building. Geologists had warned that the Alpine rock looming over the village could break loose, and in recent days, rock movements on the slope were accelerating. Officials couldn't yet say when they might be able to end the evacuation, but the chances of a permanent return are very high.
A large mass of rock slid down a mountainside above the evacuated Swiss village of Brienz, stopping just short of the settlement. The village was evacuated last month after geology experts warned that the Alpine rock looming over the village could break loose. The rockslide came a bit over a week after residents of Brienz were allowed to make their first visits back to the village since the evacuation to retrieve essential items from their houses. Authorities stepped the alert level up another notch after the rockslide as a precaution, closing some local roads and a railway line and evacuating two houses in the neighboring village of Surava.
The centuries-old Alpine village of Brienz in Switzerland, home to under 100 residents, is facing an urgent rockslide threat as about 2 million cubic meters of rock on an Alpine mountainside overhead could soon come crashing down. Authorities have raised the alert to "red," meaning no returns would be allowed for the foreseeable future. Geologists and other experts are taking measurements while villagers and vacationers evacuate the area. The landslide could move slowly or spill down, threatening lives, property, and the village itself.
A Swiss village in the eastern canton of Graubünden has been ordered to evacuate due to a large mass of rock looming overhead that could come tumbling down in the coming days. Experts warn that climate change is driving glacier melt in the Alps, which may destabilize mountain slopes above towns and villages, leading to events such as rockslides. The European Alps saw a record year for glacier melt, with Switzerland particularly badly affected, losing 6% of its glacier volume between 2021 and 2022.
Residents of the Swiss village of Brienz have been ordered to evacuate due to a potential rockslide caused by a mass of 2 million cubic meters of Alpine rock that could break loose and spill down in the coming weeks. The village, which has under 100 residents, straddles German- and Romansch-speaking parts of the eastern Graubunden region. The movement of the mountain and rocks on it has been accelerating in recent days, and up to 2 million cubic meters of rock material will collapse or slide in the coming seven to 24 days. Local officials estimate a 60% chance that the rock will fall in smaller chunks, but there's also a 10% chance that the whole mass may tumble down, threatening lives, property, and the village itself.
