# Slovenia mourns as glacier on its highest peak disappears after scorching summer

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- The Guardian, 2026-10-27 17:08 UTC
- Science
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/oct/27/slovenia-mourns-loss-glacier-highest-peak-scorching-summer

> Europe’s extreme summer heat accelerated the loss of the Triglav glacier, whose last patch of ice has now vanished. Researchers say its disappearance removes an important source of climate-change data, while Mount Triglav holds a central place in Slovenian national identity.