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Rockfalls in Esporles: When Will Normality Return?

Why Heavy Rain Can Trigger Rockfalls in Mallorca

Heavy rain can destabilise slopes in Mallorca, especially in hillside areas with poor drainage and saturated ground.

Published: April 22, 2026
Rockfalls in Esporles: When Will Normality Return?

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Why do rockfalls happen so often in Mallorca after heavy rain?

Mallorca’s hillside settlements are especially vulnerable when the ground is saturated after days of rain. Water can loosen boulders, weaken dry stone walls, clog drainage systems and trigger slope failures. That is why heavy rain often leads to road closures and precautionary evacuations in mountain areas.

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