Felssturz threatens: Dorf Blatten evacuated in Switzerland!
Felssturz threatens: Dorf Blatten evacuated in Switzerland!
Blatten, Schweiz - in the Lötschental, Switzerland, a potential rock fall on the majestic Bietschhorn, which shapes the landscape at 4,000 meters. In response to the impending danger, the village of Blatten was completely evacuated, which forced around 300 inhabitants to leave their houses. Tourists were no longer on site. Already on Saturday, the authorities had cleared some houses in Blatten to ensure the safety of the population. These preventive measures were followed by a recently taken rock fall that triggered a mural and came to a standstill about 500 meters above the Lonza River. Matthias Ebener, the head of information at the regional leadership, warned that the rock break was imminent. In the worst case, up to five million cubic meters of rock could fall down the mountain, said Alban Brigger from the Natural Round Department of the Canton of Valais.
The preventive measures not only have the well -being of the villagers in view, but also affect the entire region. The important hiking trails were already closed as a precaution at the end of the previous week to avoid possible accidents. These closures are part of a comprehensive strategy for minimizing the risks that can arise from unstable geology in this mountainous area.
Details on the rock fall
According to reports, there was a significant incident on Monday evening: The part of the east ridge on the small Nesthorn broke between 5 p.m. and 6 p.m., whereby between 150,000 and 200,000 cubic meters of rock was solved. This new danger situation shows itself in deep furrows in the ridge on the small nesthorn, and rubble now flows over the birch glacier, which torn additional material. The analysis of the demolition indicates that further rocks are expected in the near future, with a last estimate of one to three million cubic meters of falling material.The duration of this uncertain situation remains uncertain. The entire village population in Blatten was urgently asked to leave their houses immediately. The authorities are on their perspective in order to be able to react to the dynamic changes in geology.
prevention and information measures
It is all the more important that the population in these areas is well informed about the dangers of rock falls and other natural events. According to the website of naturzahlen.ch, avalanche bulletins will be published in time in summer and autumn, especially for large snowfalls. Even without an official bulletin, the avalanche situation should always be observed. The skiing and hiking areas in the area, including Leukerbad and Lötschental, are steadily dialogue with the responsible authorities to ensure the safety of all visitors and residents.The current location in Blatten and the surrounding area serves as an urgent memory of the power of nature and the need to take the dangers that work out of the Alps. dewezet.de continues to report and the measures of the authorities, while journal21.ch provides pictures and details about the youngest landslides. Information about future events can also be called up on naturgehren.ch
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