Research
An old talus slope delayed the 2023 Brienz/Brinzauls rockslide by several weeks
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The Brief
- On May 12, 2023, authorities ordered the evacuation of the village of Brienz/Brinzauls in the canton of Grisons because a rapid slide of the slope above it appeared imminent.
- The rockslide did not occur until the night of June 15–16, 2023, several weeks after the evacuation order.
- The analysis attributes the delay to an old talus slope.
Why it matters
The finding suggests that pre-existing slope features such as old talus deposits can change when a large rockslide actually happens, which matters for hazard forecasting and evacuation timing.
Who’s affected
- geologists and natural hazard researchers
- residents and authorities in alpine areas prone to landslides
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- #talus
- #switzerland
On May 12, 2023, the authorities ordered the evacuation of the village of Brienz/Brinzauls in the canton of Grisons, as a rapid slide of the slope above the village appeared imminent. However, it took its time. It was not until the night of June 15–16 that around 1.2 million…
Timeline
Authorities ordered evacuation of Brienz/Brinzauls
Rockslide occurred during the night of June 15–16
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An old talus slope delayed the 2023 Brienz/Brinzauls rockslide by several weeks