This amazing footage of an avalanche is a stark reminder of just how powerful nature can be, whatever the season.
This particular slip, on the Wetterhorn glacier in Grindelwald, Switzerland was a controlled avalanche, designed to clear some lying snow that could have posed a threat at a later date.
With the snow season fast approaching, it’s a quick reminder to everybody to stay safe. Brush up on your Avi’ basics with our useful avalanche safety guide.
Gletscherabbruch am Wetterhorn (Switzerland)Spektakulärer Gletscherabbruch an diesem Wochenende am Wetterhorn in #Grindelwald. Danke an #SRFAugenzeuge Hans Bühler. ^kw
Posted by SRF News on Sunday, 13 September 2015