Switzerland’s glaciers are losing an astonishing amount of ice. See the meltdown.
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Switzerland’s glaciers are losing an astonishing amount of ice. See the meltdown.

The Washington Post • • world

Key Points:

  • Switzerland's glaciers lost approximately 20% of their ice mass between 2021 and 2026, highlighting a rapid and alarming rate of melting.
  • The data comes from GLAMOS, a university-operated glacier monitoring service in Switzerland.
  • Some glaciers experienced unprecedented ice loss in 2026, surpassing even the record-breaking melt year of 2022.
  • This accelerated glacier melt underscores the severe impact of climate change on Switzerland's iconic ice formations.

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