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In Blatten, Valais, Another Glacier Is Under Close Surveillance

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A little less than a year after the collapse of the Petit Nesthorn on 28 May 2025, Blatten, in Valais, is once again on the alert. This time, it is the glacier of Oigschtchummun that threatens to collapse in part. The state of Valais, however, tempers the concerns.The glacier of Oigschtchummun is located south of Fafleralp, below the Breitlauijoch. Its front is about 2600 metres above sea level.Isolated landslides have been observed in recent mo…

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A little less than a year after the collapse of the Petit Nesthorn on 28 May 2025, Blatten, in Valais, is once again on the alert. This time, it is the glacier of Oigschtchummun that threatens to collapse in part. The state of Valais, however, tempers the concerns.The glacier of Oigschtchummun is located south of Fafleralp, below the Breitlauijoch. Its front is about 2600 metres above sea level.Isolated landslides have been observed in recent mo…

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A little less than a year after the collapse of the Petit Nesthorn on 28 May 2025, Blatten (VS) is again on the alert. This time, it is the glacier of Oigschtchummun that threatens to partially collapse. The state of Valais nevertheless tempers concerns.

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Le Temps broke the news on Tuesday, May 19, 2026.
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