Geography ❯Europe ❯Switzerland

Natural Disasters

Glacier Collapse Avalanches Landslides Mudslides Geological Hazards

Swiss Village of Brienz Fully Evacuated as Landslide Risk Escalates

An unprecedented acceleration of ice-thaw-weakened rock has led authorities to ban all entry to Brienz’s valley.

Two Avalanches Strike Swiss Alps, Prompting Fatalities and Ongoing Investigations

Avalanches in Austria and Switzerland Claim Lives and Test Rescue Efforts

Swiss Village of Brienz Evacuated Due to Imminent Landslide Threat