The destruction of the village served as a stark reminder to residents that dramatic collapses are becoming more frequent in ...

Days after a gigantic avalanche of ice, mud and debris buried much of the village of Blatten in canton Valais, the danger is ...

External Content The Swiss army helped with the rescue and clean-up operation and, later, most of the residents were able to return home. Dangers still exist, however. Protective infrastructure was ...

Unplanned infrastructure development in the Himalayan region led to widespread destruction during the flash floods in April.