The Most Dangerous Landslide On Earth Wipes Out 90% Of An Entire Village! #shorts
Episode Title: The Most Dangerous Landslide On Earth Wipes Out 90% Of An Entire Village! #shorts Produced by: FactTechz Description: On May 28, 2025, the Swiss Alpine village of Blatten in the Lötschental valley, canton of Valais, was devastated by a massive landslide following the collapse of the Birch Glacier. Approximately 90% of the village was buried under an estimated 10 million cubic meters of ice, rock, and debris, equivalent to a magnitude 3.1 earthquake. Fortunately, due to early warning signs—such as increased glacier movement and rockfalls—authorities evacuated all 300 residents by May 19, averting mass casualties. However, one 64-year-old man remains missing, and search efforts have been suspended due to unsafe conditions. The landslide blocked the Lonza River, creating a temporary lake and raising concerns of potential flooding downstream. Precautionary evacuations were conducted in nearby villages Wiler and Kippel. Experts attribute the disaster to climate change, not...