[HIGHLIGHTS] Series of earthquakes in the Alps: Experts believe major catastrophes are possible at any time

Series of earthquakes in the Alps: Experts believe major catastrophes are possible at any time. As of: February 15, 2024, 7:50 p.m By: Johannes Welte CommentsSplit 4,100 years ago, the Eibsee witnessed a gigantic landslide that triggered an earthquake.

Such strong earthquakes are possible again atAny time in the northern Alps. In the whole of last year (2023), 1,300 earthquakes were counted in Austria; based on the month, this means an almost fivefold increase in the number of events.