The collapse of the Italian glaciers killed at least 6 people

[Global Times Comprehensive Report] On July 3rd, a glacier in the Italian Alps collapsed, causing at least 6 people to die and injured 9 people.

Mountains in Malmorada, northeast of Italy. Picture source: IC Photo

According to the Associated Press on the 3rd, the incident was in the Malmorada mountainous area in northeastern Italy. When the glacier collapsed, a large number of ice and snow mixed with rocks down, destroying a local popular mountaineering route. At the time of the incident, the incident happened Several hiking travelers are climbing along this route. The accident had died at least 6 people and 9 were injured. At least 5 helicopters and search and rescue dogs were dispatched in the local area to assist in rescue. Rescuers were determining possible missiles by checking the vehicle license plates in the parking lot. Local officials said the number of deaths may increase. At present, it is not possible to determine the cause of the collapse of the glacier, but the heat wave that Italy has continued since the end of June may be one of the reasons. Rescuers said that the top temperature of the mountain top of Malman's peaks has recently soared to 10 degrees Celsius, which is extremely abnormal. This collapse was the largest glacier in the Mount Dalotti in Italy. Due to climate change, this glacier is rapidly abundant. According to an estimation of an Italian research institution, the glacier will completely disappear in the next 25 to 30 years. (Chen Yahan)

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