a mountain is in danger of collapsing on a village

Their fate hangs on the roar of the mountain. Ion the wall rocky Who overlooks the village of Brienzin SSwitzerland, collapses. In recent weeks, the phenomenon has accelerated, while imposing rocks run down the valley. The 70 inhabitants are threatened, they have even received the order to evacuate. Installed for 35 years, Lina packs her boxes so she may never come back. “VSis a part of my life that is over”, she laments. others hope even their house will be spared.

Evacuation of residents on Friday

Radars, laser measurements, all the movements of the mountain are scrutinized, especially one base in particular. “It threatens to collapse, the whole pan would then lose its support effect”explains Stefan Schneider, geologist. The ground is shifting, some houses are already cracked. Spectacular operations to drain the soil have been launched, but the threat persistsand VFriday, no more villagers will be allowed to sleep at home.