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Swiss glaciers lost over 5% of ice volume in 2026
Original: Swiss glaciers lost more than 5% of ice volume in 2026. Heat waves and low winter snow accelerated the thaw
Switzerland's glaciers lost more than 5% of their ice volume in 2026, according to reports citing monitoring data. Scientists point to summer heat waves combined with unusually low winter snowfall, which left the ice exposed and accelerated melting. The continued shrinkage of Alpine glaciers is seen as one of the clearest indicators of a warming climate in Europe.
Why now: The scale of ice loss in a single year highlights the accelerating impact of climate change on the Alps.
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