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

https://mins.news/en/item/81292

- DW, 2026-10-01 03:13 UTC
- Science
- Original: https://www.dw.com/en/swiss-glaciers-lose-of-more-than-5-in-ice-volume-in-2026/a-79495965?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

> Swiss glaciers lost nearly a fifth of their mass over five years, with 2026 recording the second-largest decline on record. The GLAMOS network measured a 5.5% loss this year, driven by heat waves, scant winter snow and record summer temperatures. Experts warn some glaciers could have no ice left within 10 to 15 years.

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