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Why Swiss Brienz Rockslide Occurred Later Than Expected


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(MENAFN- Swissinfo) A pile of debris is thought to have delayed the rockslide in the Swiss village of Brienz in June 2023 by several weeks. Select your language
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The debris at the foot of the unstable slope slowed down the sliding rock masses, thereby making it more difficult to predict when the collapse would occur.

This is shown by a study carried out by researchers at the WSL Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research (SLF), which was published in the latest issue of the journal Engineering Geology.

“This example highlights the limitations of current approaches to predicting when such an event will occur,” said study leader Robert Kennerin a press release.

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