High bird tear alarmed: threatens to collapse the Allgäu mountain?

High bird tear alarmed: threatens to collapse the Allgäu mountain?

In the picturesque Allgäu Alps, which are increasingly popular as a holiday destination, there are worrying developments on the high bird. The almost 2,600 meter high mountain is affected by a massive, enlarged crack. Current estimates show that the crack, which is 40 meters long, 3 meters wide and 8 meters deep, extends further and thus significantly increases the risk of demolition of the summit. The renowned geologist Michael Krautblatter from the Technical University of Munich observes the situation closely and warns: "There could be up to 260,000 cubic meters of rock". This volume corresponds to the loading volume of around 250 freight trains, which underlines the dimension of the impending danger.

Despite the serious situation, there is temporarily hope that the falling rock will not fall into inhabited areas, but will fall on unpopular areas. Nevertheless, tourists, especially hikers, should prepare for possible dangers and exercise caution. The crack has widened by 30 centimeters in the past five years, which raises fundamental concerns about the stability of the entire mountain massif.

early warning system and continuous monitoring

In order to constantly monitor the situation on the high bird, scientists use modern technologies. The early warning system "Alpsencebench" was developed to predict possible cancellation in advance. Measurement devices on the mountain communicate in real time and send important warning messages to the Munich Institute in order to be able to raise alarm in good time when the split is accelerated. This would draw attention to the mountain rescue service and the valley communities to the impending emergency.

In the event of a disaster, the 260,000 cubic meters of rock could plunge into two wild streams. The Hinterhornbach valley in Tyrol is also at risk with the impending risk of degenades that could occur in the coming years. Professor Krautblatter warns that after a possible demolition, a gradual crash of the rest of the summit is expected in several phases, which further enhances uncertainty. The Hochvogel could remain unstable even over the next 10 to 20 years. Experts are responsible for climate change for these developments, in particular by doubling the heavy ranges in the past 100 years, which significantly impair the stability of the mountain.

Despite all the warnings and the dangers, the experts appeals to the visitors of the region to remain informed and to be aware of the risks when experiencing impressive nature in the Allgäu. The beautiful landscapes are still worth a trip, but security must be in the first place.