Felssturz Eiger Nordwand: Dust Cloud Erupts in the Bernese Alps
The Recent Felssturz Eiger Nordwand Incident
On Saturday morning, the renowned Eiger North Face in the Bernese Alps experienced a significant rockfall. The subsequent dust cloud, which persisted for two hours, spread widely due to temperature inversion, as indicated by Meteo Schweiz on their X platform. A ceilometer at Kleine Scheidegg recorded the dust dispersion, but further impacts are currently unknown.
Safety Measures and Open Trails
Grindelwald Tourism confirmed that all hiking paths, including the popular Eiger Trail, remain open. A news scout captured images of the rockfall from the Eiger Express gondola. The communications office of Jungfraubahnen noted that such incidents are not uncommon, with similar events occurring in late July and early August.
Causes of the Rockfall
The melting permafrost is cited as a recurring cause of instability in the rocks. Regular safety checks are conducted to ensure the well-being of climbers and hikers.
The Eiger Nordwand: A Climber's Challenge
The Eiger Nordwand is one of the most notorious and challenging climbing walls in the Alps, standing nearly 1800 meters almost vertically. It offers extremely difficult and perilous climbing routes. Since the first successful ascent in 1938, numerous climbers have attempted to conquer the wall, often facing extreme weather conditions. With threats from avalanches, rockfalls, and sudden weather changes, the Eiger Nordwand is regarded as one of the most dangerous climbing walls globally.
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