Hochvogel mountain crack widens: 400,000 cubic meters of rock at risk of collapse on Germany-Austria border

A widening crack near the summit of Hochvogel (2,592 m) on the Germany-Austria border threatens a landslide of up to 400,000 cubic meters. Scientists are monitoring the slope, but the timing and scale of any collapse remain uncertain. This poses a direct risk to nearby alpine infrastructure and communities.