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Val Ferret | Planpincieux Glacier with ice avalanche deposits

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The tongue of Planpincieux Glacier shows periods of accelerated motion, resulting in instability and, consequently, the occurrence of ice avalanches. Most of these avalanches are small and do not represent a hazard for populated areas or infrastructure. The deposit of such an avalanche can be seen in the foreground of this photograph. There is, however, a certain possibility of large, far-reaching events. Temporary evacuations have been necessary in the past, based on glacier monitoring data.

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on Monday 30 August 2021 by Martin Mergili
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