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.
ZURICH, Switzerland — Glaciers in Switzerland — the home to the most in the Alps — lost 5.5% of their ice volume this year, the second-biggest percentage drop on record due to heat waves and low winter snowfall, experts report.
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