ScienceSwiss glaciers lose more than 5% of ice volume in 2026

Name: Swiss glaciers lose more than 5% of ice volume in 2026
Uploaded: 2026-10-01T11:00:34.000Z
Description: Swiss glaciers shed 5.5% of their ice volume in 2026, marking the second-largest decline on record. Heat waves and scant winter snowfall sped up the melting, while experts warn that continued warming threatens the long-term survival of Alpine glaciers.

Swiss glaciers shed 5.5% of their ice volume in 2026, marking the second-largest decline on record. Heat waves and scant winter snowfall sped up the melting, while experts warn that continued warming threatens the long-term survival of Alpine glaciers.

The Associated Press 2026-10-01 11:00