Kolka–Karmadon rock ice slide, Glacier disaster in Russia
The Kolka–Karmadon rock ice slide was a catastrophic event.
In September 2002, this tragic natural disaster occurred in the Russian Federation.
The incident is part of local folklore and reflects on the power of nature.
There are now preventative measures in place to monitor glacier movement.
The scale and suddenness of the event were unparalleled in recent history.
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