Swiss village threatened by enormous ice block shifting 20 centimeters per day

In Randa, a village of about 450 residents, a massive ice block is sliding down the Weisshorn glacier, raising avalanche concerns. The block, weighing around 250,000 tons, moves approximately 20 centimeters daily. With significant snowfall expected, the risk of an avalanche increases as the ice could drag snow with it. Authorities have issued a warning at alarm level three, with parts of Randa closed off. The ice block has shown increased activity since August, and experts are monitoring the situation closely. Residents are regularly updated on the risks, recalling past incidents where avalanches caused destruction in the area.