&nbsp;One of the highest summits in the Alps, Matterhorn, is not very stable and in fact moves back and forth in every two seconds, as per experts.<o:p></o:p>

Researchers from the Technical University of Munich conducted research regarding the vibrations of the iconic peak and found out that the mountain actually moves back and forth.

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The peak is located on the border of Switzerland and Italy at nearly 14,692 feet (4,478 m) above sea level.<o:p></o:p>

This movement of the Matterhorn is stimulated by seismic energy in the Earth, with origins in oceans, earthquakes and human activities.<o:p></o:p>

It is believed that depending on external factors, all objects vibrate when excited at their natural frequency. So, the researchers decided to find out if the same happens in the mountain. "We wanted to know whether such resonant vibrations can also be detected on a large mountain like the Matterhorn,"&nbsp;said paper author and earth scientist Samuel Weber.<o:p></o:p>

To test their theory, the <a href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0012821X21005513?via%3Dihub">team of researchers</a> installed seismometers at several points on the mountain. These sensors automatically transmit its recordings of movements to the Swiss Seismological Service.

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Through the readings, the scientists were able to determine frequency and resonance of the mountain's resonance. These readings pointed out that the mountain may be moving back and forth in every few seconds.<o:p></o:p>

As per the data, the mountain is moving in the north–south direction at a frequency of 0.42&nbsp;Hertz and similarly in the east-west direction. <o:p></o:p>

Like a tree, the movement is more at the summit of the mountain as it is more capable of free motion rather than the foot of the mountain which is fixed. "Areas of the mountain experiencing amplified ground motion are likely to be more prone to landslides, rockfall and rock damage when shaken by a strong earthquake," said paper author and geologist Jeff Moore of the University of Utah.

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One of the highest summits in the Alps, Matterhorn, is not very stable and in fact moves back and forth in every two seconds, as per experts. Researchers from the Technical University of Munich conducted research regarding the vibrations of the iconic peak and found out that the mountain actually moves back and forth.

One of the highest summits in the Alps, Matterhorn, is not very stable and in fact moves back and forth in every two seconds, as per experts. Researchers from the Technical University of Munich conducted research regarding the vibrations of the iconic peak and found out that the mountain actually moves back and forth. Also read | Social networking in Stone Age: 50,000-year-old social network discovered in Africa The peak is located on the border of Switzerland and Italy at nearly 14,692 feet (4,478 m) above sea level. This movement of the Matterhorn is stimulated by seismic energy in the Earth, with origins in oceans, earthquakes and human activities. It is believed that depending on external factors, all objects vibrate when excited at their natural frequency. So, the researchers decided to find out if the same happens in the mountain. "We wanted to know whether such resonant vibrations can also be detected on a large mountain like the Matterhorn," said paper author and earth scientist Samuel Weber. To test their theory, the team of researchers installed seismometers at several points on the mountain. These sensors automatically transmit its recordings of movements to the Swiss Seismological Service. Also read | Scientists discover new muscle layer in human jaw that helps it in stabilisation Through the readings, the scientists were able to determine frequency and resonance of the mountain's resonance. These readings pointed out that the mountain may be moving back and forth in every few seconds. As per the data, the mountain is moving in the north–south direction at a frequency of 0.42 Hertz and similarly in the east-west direction. Like a tree, the movement is more at the summit of the mountain as it is more capable of free motion rather than the foot of the mountain which is fixed. "Areas of the mountain experiencing amplified ground motion are likely to be more prone to landslides, rockfall and rock damage when shaken by a strong earthquake," said paper author and geologist Jeff Moore of the University of Utah. (Inputs from agencies)

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Switzerland on Friday expressed solidarity with India in its battle against coronavirus pandemic by projecting the tricolour on the famous Matterhorn mountain in the Swiss Alps, which earned the praise of Indian PM Narendra Modi. &nbsp;

"As one of the most populous countries in the world, India is suffering from the Corona crisis. The challenges in such a large country are immense. The Indian flag on the Matterhorn is intended to express our solidarity and give hope and strength to all Indians," the tourism organisation Zermatt Matterhorn said on its Facebook page.

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Swiss light artist Gerry Hofstetter has been lighting the 4,478-metre peak with flags of a lot of countries in a nightly series since the end of March, which intends to give nations struggling with COVID-19 crisis a message of hope.&nbsp;

"Indian Tricolor of more than 1000 meters in size projected on Matterhorn Mountain, Zermatt, Switzerland to express Solidarity to all Indians in the fight against COVID 19. A big Thank You to @zermatt_tourism for the gesture," the Indian embassy in Switzerland said, in a tweet.

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PM Modi also shared the tweet with a caption saying, "The world is fighting COVID-19 together. Humanity will surely overcome this pandemic."

According to the latest figures, 14,378 people in India are infected with coronavirus and 480 others died of it.&nbsp;

Switzerland on Friday expressed solidarity with India in its battle against coronavirus pandemic by projecting the tricolour on the famous Matterhorn mountain in the Swiss Alps, which earned the praise of Indian PM Narendra Modi.

Switzerland on Friday expressed solidarity with India in its battle against coronavirus pandemic by projecting the tricolour on the famous Matterhorn mountain in the Swiss Alps, which earned the praise of Indian PM Narendra Modi. "As one of the most populous countries in the world, India is suffering from the Corona crisis. The challenges in such a large country are immense. The Indian flag on the Matterhorn is intended to express our solidarity and give hope and strength to all Indians," the tourism organisation Zermatt Matterhorn said on its Facebook page. Also read | Death toll from coronavirus in India nears 500, more than 14,000 infected Swiss light artist Gerry Hofstetter has been lighting the 4,478-metre peak with flags of a lot of countries in a nightly series since the end of March, which intends to give nations struggling with COVID-19 crisis a message of hope. "Indian Tricolor of more than 1000 meters in size projected on Matterhorn Mountain, Zermatt, Switzerland to express Solidarity to all Indians in the fight against COVID 19. A big Thank You to @zermatt_tourism for the gesture," the Indian embassy in Switzerland said, in a tweet. The world is fighting COVID-19 together. Humanity will surely overcome this pandemic. https://t.co/7Kgwp1TU6A — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 18, 2020 × PM Modi also shared the tweet with a caption saying, "The world is fighting COVID-19 together. Humanity will surely overcome this pandemic." According to the latest figures, 14,378 people in India are infected with coronavirus and 480 others died of it.

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