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Swiss glaciers lose 5% of volume after record heatwaves

As of October 2026: Studying glacier projections

Swiss glaciers lost more than 5% of their remaining ice in 2026, the second-worst melt year on record. A low-snow winter left glaciers exposed, and summer heatwaves pushed the freezing point above 4,000 metres for 76 days.

Updated Oct 3

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If we are able to rapidly stop emissions, we may still be able to save about one-third of their ice mass.

from Swiss glaciers lose 5% of volume after record heatwaves · Updated Oct 3

With climate change, glaciers initially provide more water during summer as they rapidly melt. However, as glaciers become smaller, there is less ice to be melted, and as such the water supply in summer decreases.

from Swiss glaciers lose 5% of volume after record heatwaves · Updated Oct 3