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

Swiss glaciers lost 5.5% of their ice volume in 2026 due to heat waves and low winter snowfall. This marks a significant acceleration in the thawing process.
Experts report that glaciers in Switzerland have lost 5.5% of their ice volume this year due to heat waves and low winter snowfall.
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