According to geologists, 1.5 to 1.9 million cubic meters of rock fell from the mountain. The safety of local residents is still not guaranteed.
The village of Brienz was on the verge of death due to a landslide on the mountain just above it. The rockfall passed in just one night. The BBC writes about it.
According to local authorities, they evacuated all 84 residents before the tragedy occurred. Insel Peak collapsed shortly before midnight on Thursday, June 15. More than 1.5 million tons of rocks were swept past the village at night.
It is reported that local authorities made an inspection in the village in the morning hours. As it turned out, there were no signs of damage to the buildings.
“There is no sign of damage in the village, and the pile of stones stopped right in front of the village,” local officials said. said.
It was reported that the landslide stopped right in front of the village school.
Geologist Stefan Schneider said 1.5 to 1.9 million cubic meters of rock fell from the mountain. According to him, the stones knocked down trees like matches and destroyed a small cottage in a field above Brienz.
The material says that after the collapse, authorities declared the highest danger to the settlements closest to Brienz. Brienz residents will have to stay in temporary residences before returning to their homes.
Geologist Andreas Huwiler said safety is not yet guaranteed.
“We need to monitor the movement of the collapsing rock mass in the coming days. It can still move, for example in case of rain,” he said.
However, he added that high-probability residents may soon be able to return to their homes.
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Source: Focus
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