In the past century, scientists have observed more rockfalls and avalanches in the Alps, a looming threat to nearby villages.

"These holes are collapsing." Scientists issue warning after discovering concerning 'Swiss cheese' phenomenon in Arctic: 'The ...

RHONE GLACIER, Switzerland (AP) — Climate change appears to be making ... month when a mudslide from an Alpine mountain submerged the southwestern village of Blatten. The Birch Glacier on the mountain ...

While Switzerland has the capacity to monitor glacier hazards, many countries do not, including Indonesia, whose Carstensz ...

A new 3D simulation tool is enabling much more accurate avalanche forecasts. The model, which proved its worth during the ...

A review of data showed that the Birch Glacier was a rarity in that it has been advancing while most glaciers have been receding. And its advance had been increasing in recent years, to the point that ...

The state of Switzerland's glaciers came into stark and dramatic view of the international community in May when a mudslide from an Alpine mountain submerged the southwestern village of Blatten. The ...

The aftermath of the Birch Glacier collapse is visible in Blatten, Switzerland, June 11, 2025. Matthias Schrader - AP Workers prepare sheets to cover the Rhone Glacier near Goms, Switzerland, June ...