Swiss glaciers lost more than 5% of ice volume in 2026. Heat waves and low winter snow accelerated the thaw
Summary
Glaciers in Switzerland lost 5.5% of their ice volume in 2026, the second-largest loss ever recorded. The decline is caused by heat waves and low snowfall in winter, which make it hard for glaciers to survive.Key Facts
- Swiss glaciers lost 5.5% of their ice volume in 2026.
- This is the second-biggest percentage drop on record.
- Heat waves and low winter snow caused the faster melting.
- Switzerland has more glaciers than any other part of the Alps.
- Over the past five years, Swiss glaciers have lost nearly 20% of their ice volume.
- Experts say glaciers cannot survive long term under these conditions.
- The information comes from the GLAMOS Swiss glacier monitoring service and the Swiss Academy of Sciences.
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