Glacier Collapse in Swiss Alps Triggers Devastating Landslide

A glacier collapse in the Swiss Alps triggered a massive landslide on May 28, 2025, burying 90% of the village of Blaten. Local authorities had evacuated the village on May 19th after geologists warned of the risk of an avalanche. "It was a terrifying experience," said one resident who escaped the village. "We had only minutes to evacuate." One person remains missing following the disaster. The event underscores the increasing dangers of climate change and its impact on mountain regions.