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Birch Glacier Collapse Devastates Swiss Village, One Missing

5/30/2025

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On May 28, 2025, disaster struck Blatten, Switzerland, as the Birch Glacier crumbled, engulfing 90% of the village in a devastating mix of ice, mud, and rock. While the tight-knit community of 300 had been evacuated, one man remains unaccounted for. Authorities now face the looming threat of flooding from the obstructed Lonza River, intensifying fears linked to climate change.

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Story summary

On May 28, 2025, disaster struck Blatten, Switzerland, as the Birch Glacier crumbled, engulfing 90% of the village in a devastating mix of ice, mud, and rock. While the tight-knit community of 300 had been evacuated, one man remains unaccounted for. Authorities now face the looming threat of flooding from the obstructed Lonza River, intensifying fears linked to climate change.