Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In January 2026, a cliff several kilometres long collapsed during a storm in the Sicilian town of Niscemi. There were no casualties, but more than 1,600 people had to be evacuated as their homes lie precariously on the edge of a sheer drop. Although the risk of landslides had been known for decades, could the disaster have been avoided?
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In January 2026, a cliff several kilometres long collapsed during a storm in the Sicilian town of Niscemi. There were no casualties, but more than 1,600 people had to be evacuated as their homes lie precariously on the edge of a sheer drop. Although the risk of landslides had been known for decades, could the disaster have been avoided?
Sicily - A Town Teetering on the Brink | ARTE.tv Documentary
📆 Available until: 26/05/2031
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