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

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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ImpactNotable 33/100
Why it mattersRule-based estimate: no strong signals; trust 8/10.
RegionsGlobal
Published3 h ago (Thu, 01 Oct 2026 03:13:00 GMT)
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AuthorMidhat Fatimah