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Even high-altitude forests in Switzerland are now weakened by frequent droughts, making natural hazards more dangerous
Due to global warming, Swiss forests are now at a tipping point where summer droughts are overwhelming trees' tolerance and resilience, scientists have shown.
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Scientists report that rising temperatures have pushed Swiss high‑altitude forests to a tipping point where summer droughts exceed the trees’ tolerance and resilience. The weakened forests compromise the primary natural barrier protecting valley communities from avalanches, rockfalls, landslides and floods.
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