Raphaël Mayoraz
Raphaël Mayoraz is the head of the Department of Natural Hazards in the Canton of Valais, Switzerland. He has been in the news for his role in managing the emergency situation following a significant landslide triggered by the collapse of a glacier above the village of Blatten. Mayoraz described the event as a 'worst-case scenario,' highlighting the serious risks posed by the debris flow to the local community and emphasized the ongoing efforts to monitor and respond to the rapidly evolving situation.
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Raphael Mayoraz is a geologist from the canton of Wallis who reported on the height and consistency of the debris pile in Blatten.
Nach Gletscherabbruch: Schuttberg auf Blatten laut Behörden teilweise 100 Meter hoch - Schweiz
Austria· 2025-06-02Raphael Mayoraz reported on the condition of the debris pile in the Swiss village of Blatten.
Schuttberg auf Blatten teils 100 Meter hoch
Luxembourg· 2025-06-02Raphaël Mayoraz is a geologist from the canton of Valais who provided updates on the glacier situation during a press conference.
Eboulement d'un glacier en Suisse: la situation s'améliore mais la prudence reste de mise
Monaco· 2025-05-31Raphael Mayoraz, a geologist, warned that it is currently uncertain whether the danger has been averted.
Švajčiarske úrady zastavili ďalšie evakuácie po zosuve ľadovca
Slovakia· 2025-05-31Raphaël Mayoraz is the geologist from the canton of Valais who commented on the landslide situation in Switzerland.
"On peut réduire le risque d'un scénario catastrophique": après l'éboulement en Suisse, le pire est écarté mais les autorités ne baissent pas la gardeMonaco· 2025-05-30Raphael Mayoraz is the cantonal official in charge of natural hazard management and discussed the implications of the glacier collapse.
Switzerland monitoring for flood risk after huge glacier collapse - World
Pakistan· 2025-05-29
Raphaël Mayoraz, director of the regional office of Natural Risks, warned that more evacuations might be necessary in areas near Blatten.
Suiza | Blatten | El pueblo en Suiza que quedó sepultado por una avalancha provocada por el derrumbe de un glaciar | MUNDO
Peru· 2025-05-29
Geologist Raphael Mayoraz explains the potential for flooding due to an obstruction in the river.
“Perdi tudo”: habitantes de Blatten estavam preparados, “mas não para este cenário” | Suíça
Portugal· 2025-05-29
Raphaël Mayoraz, director of the regional office of Natural Risks, warned that more evacuations might be necessary in areas near Blatten.
El pueblo en Suiza que quedó sepultado por una avalancha provocada por el derrumbe de un glaciar
Venezuela· 2025-05-29Raphaël Mayoraz is the cantonal official in charge of managing natural hazards.
300 habitants évacués, une personne portée disparue, tout un village englouti: les images impressionnantes de l'effondrement d'un glacier en SuisseMonaco· 2025-05-29
Raphaël Mayoraz is the cantonal official responsible for managing natural hazards.
Suisse : l’effondrement d’un glacier détruit le village de Blatten
France· 2025-05-29Raphaël Mayoraz, director of the regional office of Natural Risks, warned that more evacuations might be necessary.
El pueblo en Suiza que quedó sepultado por una avalancha provocada por el derrumbe de un glaciar
Uruguay· 2025-05-29
Raphaël Mayoraz is the cantonal official in charge of managing natural hazards.
En Suisse, un glacier se détache et emporte avec lui une partie d'un village, faisant un mortMonaco· 2025-05-28Raphaël Mayoraz, head of the regional office for Natural Hazards, warned that further evacuations in the areas close to Blatten might be necessary.
Swiss glacier collapse buries most of village of Blatten
United Kingdom· 2025-05-28Raphaël Mayoraz, the cantonal head of the Department for Natural Hazards, stated that the worst-case scenario has occurred.
Bergsturz in Blatten im Wallis: News und Entwicklungen
Switzerland· 2025-05-28
