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

DW1 October 2026, 03:13 UTCSwitzerland

Over the last five years, Swiss glaciers have lost nearly 20% of their mass, and 2026 saw the second-biggest loss of glacier volume on record. Experts warn there could be no ice left in the next 10-15 years.

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