An avalanche made on purpose
The avalanche risk in the Swiss Alps is currently high. Authorities on the Belalp in canton Valais carried out a controlled explosion to reduce the danger. (SRF News/swissinfo.ch)
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DeutschdeLawinensprengung auf der Walliser Belalp OriginalRead more: Lawinensprengung auf der Walliser Belalp
On the same day, an avalanche near Salvan another part of Valais destroyed several vacation chalets. Authorities searched the area with avalanche dogs and helicopters. No one was injured.
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