Heat in France: 2026 Record Year for Rockfalls in the Alps

By withut-me 20.08.2026 at 18:12 Uhr Research & Discoveries Climate Change Weather & Natural Disasters
TL;DR AI-generated In the summer of 2026, 450 rockfalls were recorded in the French Alps, particularly in the Mont Blanc massif, setting a new record. This increase is attributed to heat and thawing permafrost, leading to the destabilization of rock faces.

Source: euronews.com

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