00:00Welcome to News Plus Globe. Today, we bring you breaking news from Blatton, Switzerland.
00:07On May 28, 2025, a massive section of the Birch Glacier collapsed,
00:12triggering a devastating landslide of ice, mud, and rocks.
00:17The landslide buried about 90 of the small village of Blatton, home to 300 residents.
00:23Thankfully, the village had been evacuated days earlier due to warnings of glacier instability.
00:30However, one person is still reported missing as rescue efforts continue.
00:36The collapse caused a 3.1-magnitude earthquake and blocked nearby rivers, raising flood risks.
00:43Swiss authorities have deployed the army to assist with disaster relief and debris removal.
00:49Experts warn climate change is accelerating glacier melt, increasing the risk of such disasters.
00:55We will keep you updated on this developing story.
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