‘Catastrophic year’ as Swiss glaciers lose 5% of ice after heatwaves

‘Catastrophic year’ as Swiss glaciers lose 5% of ice after heatwaves

Scientists are warning that Switzerland's glaciers have lost an ‘enormous’ amount of ice this year.

Swiss glaciers lose more than 5% of ice volume this year

Experts say Alpine glaciers have no chance of surviving long-term under such conditions

Swiss glaciers lose more than 5% of ice volume in 2026

Swiss glaciers lose over 5% of ice volume in 2026 as heat waves, low winter snow accelerate thaw

Experts report that glaciers in Switzerland have lost 5.5% of their ice volume this year due to heat waves and low winter snowfall

Swiss glaciers lose 5.5% of ice in second-largest melt on record

Swiss scientists report rapid ice loss at the Rhône Glacier, as heatwaves and a dry winter drive Switzerland’s second-biggest melt on record.

'Catastrophic': Swiss glaciers lose fifth of mass in five years

Switzerland's glaciers, which are disproportionately affected by climate change, have lost nearly 20% of their mass in five years, experts said Thursday, with 2026 registering the second-bi...