News: Recently, a massive portion of the Birch Glacier broke off, causing extensive destruction to an Alpine village in Switzerland.
About Birch Glacier
- Birch Glacier is situated in the Lotschental Valley in northern Switzerland.
- The glacier lies within the Alpine region, known for its extensive glacial coverage.
- The collapse of Birch Glacier led to the blockage of the Lonza River, which flows through the Lötschental Valley.
- Birch Glacier was unique among Swiss glaciers as it was advancing rather than retreating.
- This forward movement was not due to increased snowfall, which typically fuels glacier growth.
- Experts believe the advance was likely caused by rockfall accumulation from a neighboring mountain.
