Swiss Alpine Village Nearly Wiped Out by Glacier Collapse
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A partial glacier collapse in Switzerland triggered a massive landslide that destroyed 90% of the village of Blatten, burying homes and prompting evacuations due to fears of dammed water flows; a man remains missing as rescue efforts continue, highlighting concerns over glacier retreat accelerated by global warming.
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