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An old talus slope delayed the 2023 Brienz/Brinzauls rockslide by several weeks

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Briefings

A 2023 rockslide in the canton of Grisons delayed the evacuation of the village of Brienz/Brinzauls by several weeks. Authorities ordered the initial evacuation on May 12, but the massive slide occurred on June 15-16, depositing approximately 1.2 million cubic meters of rock and debris that narrowly missed the village.

Key points

• The village of Brienz/Brinzauls in the canton of Grisons was evacuated on May 12, 2023, due to an imminent rockslide.
• The slide occurred on June 15-16, 2023, resulting in the movement of approximately 1.2 million cubic meters of rock and debris.

Context

This event involved a rapid slide of the slope above the village, which was not until the night of June 15-16 that the large volume of rock and debris moved toward the settlement.

Limitations

The evidence covers only the specific incident in the canton of Grisons. It does not provide details on the broader geological context, the specific path of the debris, or the long-term impact on the region.

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