Tag: mountain hazards
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Devastation in the Alps: Swiss glaciers lose a quarter of their volume in a decade
Warming climate drives drastic glacier melt in Switzerland Swiss glaciers are melting at an alarming pace as climate change intensifies, according to a comprehensive study by the Swiss Glaciers Monitoring Network (Glamos). The decade from 2015 to 2025 saw a 24% decline in glacier volume, a figure that cements concerns about the long-term viability of…