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In the past century, scientists have observed more rockfalls and avalanches in the Alps, a looming threat to nearby villages.
One of Switzerland's glaciologists says his teams are noticing a strange phenomenon in the Alpine country's glaciers.
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While Switzerland has the capacity to monitor glacier hazards, many countries do not, including Indonesia, whose Carstensz ...
The director of the Swiss Federal Office for the Environment (FOEN) has warned of increasing climate-related risks in ...
A new study published in Earth’s Future by researchers from Uppsala University with Belgian, French, and German universities have shown that climate ...
A global team from the Build The Earth project used Minecraft to build a precise, one-to-one replica of Independence Hall, ...
The final will be played on Sunday in Basel, where the England team will face the winners of tonight's game between Germany and Spain, played in Zurich. A group of around 25 men, hailing from all over ...
The state of Switzerland's glaciers came into stark and dramatic view of the international community last month when a mudslide from an Alpine mountain submerged the southwestern village of Blatten.
One of Switzerland's glaciologists says his teams are noticing a strange phenomenon in the Alpine country's glaciers. Holes are emerging inside — a bit like Swiss cheese — seemingly caused by ...
A new 3D simulation tool is enabling much more accurate avalanche forecasts. The model, which proved its worth during the landslides in Brienz (GR) and Blatten (VS), could lead to more effective ...