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Swiss glaciers lose over 5% of ice volume in 2026
Original: Swiss glaciers lose over 5% of ice volume in 2026 as heat waves, low winter snow accelerate thaw
Switzerland's glaciers lost more than 5% of their ice volume in 2026, with heat waves and an unusually thin winter snowpack accelerating the thaw. The melt rate ranks among the worst years on record for Alpine ice, adding to a decade of steep declines. Observers point to the finding as another stark indicator of how quickly climate change is reshaping the Alps, with consequences for water supplies and mountain ecosystems.
Why now: The scale of the one-year ice loss underscores accelerating climate change impacts in the Alps.
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