A mountain peak in the Silvretto Alps, located between Austria and Switzerland, has recently thawed and collapsed. The most interesting thing about this phenomenon is that this place was an area of ​​permafrost (permafrost), that is, a piece of ice that spends a whole year frozen. The collapse reportedly caused about 3.5 million cubic feet of rock and dust to roll down the valley.

The permafrost region (that’s the name) is a layer that is constantly freezing, and much of this phenomenon occurs in regions of the northern hemisphere such as the Arctic, Russia, and the United States. ABOUT the event was recorded at the beginning of June and according to Live Science, scientists point to global warming as the cause. In the video below, you can watch the moment when part of the top of Mount Silvretta in the Alps collapses, carrying tons of debris into the valley.

the mountain top is crumbling

According to the information, the affected peak was Mount Fluhthorn, located in part of the Sylvetrian Alps in Switzerland. The collapse of the permafrost region caused the peak has lost about 19 meters in height. As we can see, the thawing of the monument has led to significant changes in the region. Since the area is located in a remote and deserted place, there were no accidents or casualties after the landslide.

Since the phenomenon is the result of thawing, possibility of new landslides in other parts of the Alps. Scientists point to the risks of a gradual increase in temperature in permafrost regions. If other parts thaw, the geography of the region could change drastically, resulting in countless incalculable environmental consequences for the countries of Switzerland and Austria. Since summers tend to remain warmer and winters do not reach such low temperatures, the likelihood of new landslides is high.

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Source: BGR, Live Science.

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