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

https://mins.news/en/video/81700

- The Associated Press, 2026-10-01 11:00 UTC
- Science
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mybj1yH8Ews

> 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.

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