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Swiss Glacier Collapses, Destroying Mountain Village

Swiss glacier collapse renews focus on risks of climate change as glaciers retreat around the world

The landslide that buried most of a Swiss village this week is focusing renewed attention on the role of global warming in glacier collapses around the world and the increasing dangers. How glaciers collapse — from the Alps and Andes to the Himalayas and Antarctica — can differ,

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A collapsing glacier destroyed a Swiss village. Is climate change to blame?

A Swiss village is buried after a glacier collapses in the Alps

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Why glaciologists believe the Birch Glacier collapsed, burying a nearby Swiss town

On Wednesday, a landslide from the mountain side of Birch Glacier -- located in the Lötschental valley in northern ...

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How Switzerland's Birch glacier collapsed

A cascade of events in the Swiss Alps led to the dramatic collapse of the Birch glacier, wiping out Blatten village in the ...

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Satellite Photos Show Aftermath of Switzerland Glacier Collapse

The Valais local government said the damage is "considerable," with one person missing and homes under debris.

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A 700-pound boulder pinned Alaska man face down in a glacier creek for 3 hours

An Alaska man who was pinned facedown in an icy creek by a 700-pound boulder for three hours survived the ordeal with only ...

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Swiss glacier collapse offers global warning of wider impact

The collapse of the Swiss Birch glacier serves as a chilling warning of the escalating dangers faced by communities worldwide ...

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A 700-pound boulder pins Alaska man face-down in a glacier creek for three hours

An Alaska man escaped unscathed after being trapped by a 700-pound boulder for three hours during a hike in a remote area ...

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