instability

Unraveling the Alpine Rockfall Phenomenon: Permafrost’s Complex Role in Mountain Instability

The recent surge in dramatic rockfalls across the Alps, from catastrophic events like the Marmolada ice collapse to the burial…

Oigschtchummun Glacier Shows Alarming Instability Near Site of Devastating Blatten Collapse

May 23rd, 2026 Last modified on May 26th, 2026 Almost a year to the day after the catastrophic collapse of…

Swiss Authorities Increase Surveillance as Oigschtchummun Glacier Shows Signs of Instability Near Site of Previous Blatten Disaster

The cantonal authorities in Valais have significantly escalated monitoring efforts at the Oigschtchummun Glacier, situated above the hamlet of Fafleralp…